About Jack Hiskins
Lived 1911 – 1973 (aged 62). Jack Hiskins was an australian rules football player.
Jack Hiskins (12 February 1911 – 16 March 1973) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Career A half-back, Hiskins started his career in the Ovens & Murray Football League, with Rutherglen in 1930. He joined Essendon in the 1934 VFL season and made 13 appearances that year. After playing for Essendon in the opening three rounds of the 1935 season, Hiskins returned to Rutherglen.
Hiskins was captain-coach of their 1935 premiership team, which defeated Border United in the grand final He steered them to another grand final in 1936, but this time they finished on the losing team, unable to defeat Wangaratta.
Family Fred Hiskins, Jack's father, was a half forward for Essendon and won the VFL Leading Goal-kicker award in 1901.
His father was one of four brothers who played league football, with the others being Arthur, Rupe and Stan.
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Who was Jack Hiskins?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Hiskins born?
Jack Hiskins was born on 12 February 1911 in Rutherglen.
When did Jack Hiskins die?
Jack Hiskins died on 16 March 1973 in Wodonga.
What was Jack Hiskins's occupation?
Jack Hiskins was an australian rules football player.
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