About Jack Bennett
Lived 1913 – 1975 (aged 62). Jack Bennett was an Australian australian rules football player.
Francis Jack Bennett (21 February 1913 – 26 June 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Francis Alexander Bennett (1884-1956), and Frances Theresa Bennett, née Grieves, Francis Jack Bennett was born at Moonee Ponds, Victoria on 21 February 1913.
He married twice: to Marjory Frederica Forster (1914-1970) on 7 May 1938, and to Alice Eileen Gardner (1912-1990) on 6 March 1973.
Football Auburn (SDFL) He played with the Auburn Football Club in the Sub-District Football League.
Melbourne (VFL) He was granted a clearance from Auburn to Melbourne on 26 April 1933. In his five seasons at Melbourne he played in 43 senior games, and scored 28 goals: 1933 (6 games), 1934 (15 games, 7 goals), 1935 (12 games, 11 goals), and 1936 (10 games, 10 goals). He played with the Melbourne Seconds for the entire 1937 season.
Death He died at Brighton, Victoria on 26 June 1975.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Bennett?
Australian rules footballer, born 1910
When was Jack Bennett born?
Jack Bennett was born on 21 February 1913 in Essendon.
When did Jack Bennett die?
Jack Bennett died on 26 June 1975 in Brighton.
What was Jack Bennett's occupation?
Jack Bennett was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Bennett?
Jack Bennett was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Bennett (footballer, born 1913)
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