Edward Jack Butcher (28 October 1914 – 26 February 1978) was a player for Geelong and South Melbourne in the VFL between 1938 and 1945. He was a left-footer who could play in many different positions, but played his best football at half-back.[1]
| Jack Butcher | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Jack Butcher | ||
| Date of birth | 28 October 1914 | ||
| Date of death | 26 February 1978 (aged 63) | ||
| Original team(s) | Drysdale | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Half back | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–1941, 1944–1945 | Geelong | 86 (18) | |
| 1942–1943 | South Melbourne | 32 (16) | |
| Total | 118 (34) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Butcher played several seasons for Geelong and, when Geelong were forced into recess due to World War II, he crossed to South Melbourne. After Geelong rejoined the league, Butcher returned and captained the club in 1944 and 1945. He retired during the 1945 season.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Jack Butcher - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "Honour Roll - Official AFL Website of the Geelong Football Club". Archived from the original on 16 June 2008. Retrieved 14 August 2008. Geelong Football Club Honour Roll
External links edit
- Jack Butcher's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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