About Jack Furness
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 77). Jack Furness was an australian rules football player.
John Robert Furness (23 August 1890 – 9 February 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Fitzroy (VFL) He made his debut, as one of the seven new players for Fitzroy — i.e., Ernie Everett, Jack Furness, Cliff Hutton, Frank Lamont, Tom Moloughney, Danny Murphy, and Eric Watson — against Melbourne on 29 April 1911.
Death He died at Hawthorn, Victoria on 9 February 1968.
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Who was Jack Furness?
Australian rules footballer (1890-1968)
When was Jack Furness born?
Jack Furness was born on 23 August 1890 in North Melbourne.
When did Jack Furness die?
Jack Furness died on 9 February 1968 in Hawthorn.
What was Jack Furness's occupation?
Jack Furness was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Furness. https://biography.guide/jack-furness/
MLA: "Jack Furness." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-furness/.
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