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Jack Keane

1911 – 2005

Australian rules footballer

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About Jack Keane

Lived 1911 – 2005 (aged 94). Jack Keane was an australian rules football player.

Jack Keane (7 May 1911 – 7 June 2005) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

A half-back and follower from Koroit, Keane signed with at the start of 1934 before opting to remain at Koroit that year. He made the move to Melbourne the following year, training at in the preseason before, at South Melbourne's urging, the permit committee determined that he was still a South Melbourne player. After a few games with the South Melbourne seconds which failed to impress the club, he was cleared to Footscray. His sole senior game for Footscray was in late 1935, ironically in a loss against South Melbourne. He was cleared to South Warrnambool at the start of 1936.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Keane?

Australian rules footballer (1911-2005)

When was Jack Keane born?

Jack Keane was born on 7 May 1911.

When did Jack Keane die?

Jack Keane died on 7 June 2005.

What was Jack Keane's occupation?

Jack Keane was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Keane

· Wikidata: Q19874860

· DBpedia: Jack Keane (footballer)

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