About Jack Collins
Lived 1904 – 1968 (aged 63). Jack Collins was an australian rules football player.
John Aloysius Collins (4 October 1904 – 25 July 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Collins, who was originally from CBC St Kilda, was on a wing for Melbourne in their 1926 premiership team. He represented Victoria B against New South Wales in 1929. His sons, Geoff and Mike, both played for Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Collins?
Australian rules footballer, born 1904
When was Jack Collins born?
Jack Collins was born on 4 October 1904 in Murrumbeena.
When did Jack Collins die?
Jack Collins died on 25 July 1968 in Carrum.
What was Jack Collins's occupation?
Jack Collins was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Collins (footballer, born 1904)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Collins. https://biography.guide/jack-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1904/
MLA: "Jack Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1904/.
Chicago: "Jack Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-collins-australian-rules-football-player-1904/.
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