About Jack Evans
Lived 1908 – 1960 (aged 52). Jack Evans was an australian rules football player.
Jack 'Copper' Evans (19 January 1908 – 10 July 1960) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s.
Although primarily a ruckman, Evans could also play at centre half-forward and was Geelong's top goalkicker in 1935 with 32 goals. He played in two premiership sides, the first in 1931, and the second in 1937 when he kicked six goals in the Grand Final against Collingwood. Evans was a regular Victorian interstate representative, playing a total of nine games for his state. A policeman from 1932 to 1960, Evans was inducted into the Victoria Police Sporting Hall Of Fame on 13 September 2011.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Evans?
Australian rules footballer, born 1908
When was Jack Evans born?
Jack Evans was born on 19 January 1908 in Moolap.
When did Jack Evans die?
Jack Evans died on 10 July 1960 in Geelong.
What was Jack Evans's occupation?
Jack Evans was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Evans (footballer, born 1908)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Evans. https://biography.guide/jack-evans-australian-rules-football-player-1908/
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