About Jack Baxter
Lived 1920 – 2004 (aged 84). Jack Baxter was an Australian rugby union player.
Archie John Baxter (30 August 1920 — 26 August 2004) was an Australian rugby union international.
Born in Sydney, Baxter was educated at Marist College Kogarah and grew up playing rugby league.
Baxter, following wartime service with the Royal Australian Navy, played first-grade rugby for Eastern Suburbs. He debuted for the Wallabies in the 1949 home Tests against NZ Maori and won more caps on that year's successful tour of New Zealand, the first Bledisloe Cup series win over the All Blacks since 1934.
In 1950 Baxter was seriously injured in an accidental explosion on HMAS Tarakan berthed on Sydney Harbour, which killed seven sailors. Suffering severe burns to his back and legs, he was unconscious for a week and close to death, spending a total of nine months in hospital.
Baxter defied doctor's expectations to return to rugby union, playing further Bledisloe Cup series in 1951 and 1952.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Baxter?
Australian rugby player
When was Jack Baxter born?
Jack Baxter was born on 20 August 1920 in Camperdown.
When did Jack Baxter die?
Jack Baxter died on 27 August 2004.
What was Jack Baxter's occupation?
Jack Baxter was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack Baxter?
Jack Baxter was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Baxter (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Baxter. https://biography.guide/jack-baxter-rugby-union-player/
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