Jack Walker (Australian footballer, born 1910)

Jack Walker (28 August 1910 – 9 April 1982) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Jack Walker
Personal information
Full name John James Walker
Date of birth (1910-08-28)28 August 1910
Place of birth Burnley
Date of death 9 April 1982(1982-04-09) (aged 71)
Original team(s) Lara
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1930–1935 Geelong 76 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

From Lara, Walker was a centreman and wingman but could also play as a defender.[1] He was a wingman in Geelong's 1931 premiership team and played all 18 games in 1932.[2] He again played finals football in 1933 and 1934, appearing in two more preliminary finals.[2] He was also a VFL interstate football representative.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. ^ a b "Jack Walker". afltables.com.
  3. ^ "Jack Walker". australianfootball.com.
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