About Jack Hammond
Lived 1884 – 1971 (aged 86). Jack Hammond was an australian rules football player.
John "Jack" Hammond (30 September 1884 – 5 June 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of Thomas Hammond, and Ann Hammond, née Williams, John Hammond was born on 30 September 1884. Two of his brothers, Charlie Hammond (1886-1936), and Billy Hammond (1887-1919) also played VFL football.
He married Millicent Evelyn Iverson (1897-1960) in 1921.
Football During a Melbourne practice match against VFA club Hawthorn, on 13 April 1908 at the MCG, Hammond slipped and fell heavily to the ground, fracturing his right leg below the knee. He never played again.
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Who was Jack Hammond?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Hammond born?
Jack Hammond was born on 30 September 1884 in South Melbourne.
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Jack Hammond died on 5 June 1971 in East Melbourne.
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Jack Hammond was an australian rules football player.
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