About Jack Edwards
Lived 1931 – 2014 (aged 83). Jack Edwards was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Douglas Edwards (26 February 1931 – 23 August 2014) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1950s.
Edwards was a fullback and won a Syd Barker Medal in 1956 for North Melbourne's best and fairest player. He also represented Victoria at interstate football towards the end of his career.
After retiring as a player, he became a coach in the VFA for both Coburg and Brunswick. He remained involved in the game as well as a football commentator on TV.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Edwards?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1931-2014)
When was Jack Edwards born?
Jack Edwards was born on 26 February 1931.
When did Jack Edwards die?
Jack Edwards died on 23 August 2014.
What was Jack Edwards's occupation?
Jack Edwards was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Edwards?
Jack Edwards was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Edwards (Australian footballer, born 1931)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Edwards. https://biography.guide/jack-edwards-australian-rules-football-player-1931/
MLA: "Jack Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-edwards-australian-rules-football-player-1931/.
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