John Thomas Morgan (3 December 1920 – 16 July 2005) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Jack Morgan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Thomas Morgan | ||
| Date of birth | 3 December 1920 | ||
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 16 July 2005 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | St Josephs | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 66 kg (146 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1944–45 | Geelong | 8 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Originally granted a permit to join Geelong in 1941,[2] Morgan's career was delayed by his service in the Australian Army during World War II.[3]
In 1946, Morgan was granted a permit to move to St Kilda, but he did not play a senior game for them.[4]
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 629. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "V.F.L. Seconds Umpires". The Age. No. 26, 837. Victoria, Australia. 23 April 1941. p. 12.
- ^ "World War II Roll: John Thomas Morgan". Department of Veterans Affairs.
- ^ "CALVERLEY'S PERMIT TO RICHMOND". The Argus. No. 31, 127. Victoria, Australia. 6 June 1946. p. 14.
External links edit
- Jack Morgan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Morgan at AustralianFootball.com