John Llewellyn Mathews (22 October 1914 – 25 October 1994) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Jack Mathews | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Llewellyn Mathews | ||
| Date of birth | 22 October 1914 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunolly, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 25 October 1994 (aged 80)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Tasmania | ||
| Original team(s) | Bealiba, Maryborough | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1941 | North Melbourne | 3 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mathews started his football with Bealiba and from there he went to Maryborough in the Bendigo League.[3] In 1941 he played three games with North Melbourne, and the following year joined the R.A.A.F. and briefly served in World War II.[4] After playing with Mirboo North in Gippsland he moved to Tasmania where he both played with and coached Ulverstone until his retirement in 1951.[3]
Notes
edit- ^ "John Lewellen Mathews". Devonport City Council.
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 560. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ a b "LAST GAME". The Advocate. Tasmania, Australia. 26 September 1951. p. 8.
- ^ "World War II Roll: John Lewellen Mathews". Commonwealth of Australia.
External links
edit- Jack Mathews's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Mathews at AustralianFootball.com
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