John William Ross (15 August 1895 – 29 September 1943) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Jack Ross | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John William Ross | ||
| Date of birth | 15 August 1895 | ||
| Place of birth |
Ramsbottom, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | 29 September 1943 (aged 48) | ||
| Place of death | North Geelong, Victoria, Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | East Geelong[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1919 | Geelong | 2 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1919. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of David Ross (1870-1945), and Elizabeth Ross (1872-1919), John William Ross was born at the Manchester suburb of Ramsbottom on 15 August 1895.
He married Doris Evelyn Temple Dawson (1897-1997) at Heywood, Greater Manchester, England on 15 April 1922.
Notes edit
- ^ "NOTABLE GOAL-KICKING". The Herald. No. 13532. Victoria, Australia. 20 June 1919. p. 4.
- ^ Jack Ross at AustralianFootball.com
External links edit
- Jack Ross's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Ross at AustralianFootball.com
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