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Jack Graham

1916 – 1984

Australian rules footballer and coach

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About Jack Graham

Lived 1916 – 1984 (aged 67). Jack Graham was an Australian australian rules football player.

John Edward Graham (7 May 1916 – 14 April 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played for South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Graham was utility player but played mostly as a ruckman. Over the course of his career he was one of the few players who used the place kick.

He played in losing grand finals with South Melbourne in 1936 and 1945. He polled well in a couple of Brownlow Medal counts with a seventh placing in 1937 and an equal sixth in 1941. He later served as coach of South Adelaide and also played briefly for the club.

His shin was lacerated in a football game, and the wound never healed properly. He had surgery after retirement to repair the wound and died from surgical complications. His son Ricky Graham and grandson Ben Graham both became league footballers at Geelong.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Awards
Bob Skilton Medal
Also known as
John Edward Graham

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Graham?

Australian rules footballer and coach

When was Jack Graham born?

Jack Graham was born on 7 May 1916 in Rainbow.

When did Jack Graham die?

Jack Graham died on 14 April 1984 in Queensland.

What was Jack Graham's occupation?

Jack Graham was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Jack Graham?

Jack Graham was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Graham

· Wikidata: Q6112767

· DBpedia: Jack Graham (Australian footballer, born 1916)

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