About Jack Conway
Lived 1867 – 1949 (aged 82). Jack Conway was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Joseph Conway (26 March 1867 – 22 October 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family Jack married Mary Catherine Doherty and had five children from 1899 to 1915.
Football Conway was Geelong's first captain in the VFL, captaining the club for its first three seasons in the new competition before retiring at the end of the 1899 season. He is also notable for being in the inaugural team for Geelong in the VFL, and is credited with being the first player selected for a Geelong team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Conway?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Conway born?
Jack Conway was born on 26 March 1867 in Geelong West.
When did Jack Conway die?
Jack Conway died on 22 October 1949 in Geelong.
What was Jack Conway's occupation?
Jack Conway was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Conway?
Jack Conway was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Conway (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Conway. https://biography.guide/jack-conway-australian-rules-football-player/
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