Jack Davidson
Australian rules footballer
About Jack Davidson
Lived 1875 – 1952 (aged 77). Jack Davidson was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
David John Davidson (10 May 1875 – 3 November 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Albert Park, Davidson had just three seasons in the VFL but later returned as a boundary umpire. He officiated in 44 matches, most notably the 1905 Grand Final, as well as field umpiring a match in the 1906 season.
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Who was Jack Davidson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Davidson born?
Jack Davidson was born on 10 May 1875 in Bealiba.
When did Jack Davidson die?
Jack Davidson died on 3 November 1952 in Elsternwick.
What was Jack Davidson's occupation?
Jack Davidson was an australian rules football player and australian rules football umpire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Davidson. https://biography.guide/jack-davidson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Davidson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-davidson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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