John Norman Barker (1 July 1893 – 27 October 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Norm Barker | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Norman Barker | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1893 | ||
| Place of birth | Fitzroy, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 27 October 1984 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Baxter, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | University High School | ||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1913 | University | 1 (0) | |
| 1917 | Fitzroy | 2 (0) | |
| Total | 3 (0) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1917. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Barker played one game for University in 1913, but studies took over his years as a footballer. He returned in 1917 for Fitzroy Football Club, but managed only two more VFL games.[1] He was the younger brother of Gilbert Barker, who also played for Fitzroy and University.
References
edit- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 29. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
External links
edit- Norm Barker's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Norm Barker at AustralianFootball.com
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