Jack Robertson (23 June 1902 – 23 December 1972) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1][2]
| Jack Robertson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Robertson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 June 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 23 December 1972 (aged 70) | ||
| Place of death | Middle Park, Victoria | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1923–24 | Melbourne | 3 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1924. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of John Robertson, and Margaret Robertson, née Campbell, John Robertson was born at Melbourne on 23 June 1902.
Military service edit
Robertson later served in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]
Death edit
He died at Middle Park, Victoria on 23 December 1972.
Notes edit
References edit
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
- World War Two Nominal Roll: Private John Robertson (NX40474), Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- B883, NX40474: World War Two Service Record: Private John Robertson (NX40474), National Archives of Australia.
External links edit
- Jack Robertson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Robertson at AustralianFootball.com
- Jack Robertson, at Demonwiki.
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