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Jack Londrigan

1890 – 1937

Australian Australian-rules footballer

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Lived 1890 – 1937 (aged 47). Jack Londrigan was an Australian australian rules football player.

John William Londrigan (3 February 1890 – 22 August 1937) was an Australian rules football player from South Australia.

Sturt (1907–1910) Initially Londrigan played for the Sturt Football Club but after strong rumours that University would soon be admitted to the SAFL, thereby eliminating the bye, he left the club.

Adelaide University (1911) However, after it became apparent that University would not be admitted to the SAFL he left to join the Port Adelaide Football Club in 1912.

Port Adelaide (1912–1914) John Londrigan leads out onto Adelaide Oval for the first game of the club's 1914 season. Impressing in his first year he was appointed captain in 1912. Subsequently, he was captain of the 1913 and 1914 Port Adelaide Football Club side who were one of the sports greatest ever teams. He is the only player to twice captain victorious Champions of Australia teams. His career ended with the onset of World War I.

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John William Londrigan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Londrigan?

Australian Australian-rules footballer

When was Jack Londrigan born?

Jack Londrigan was born on 3 February 1890 in Goodwood.

When did Jack Londrigan die?

Jack Londrigan died on 22 August 1937 in North Adelaide.

What was Jack Londrigan's occupation?

Jack Londrigan was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Jack Londrigan?

Jack Londrigan was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Londrigan

· Wikidata: Q18165776

· DBpedia: Jack Londrigan

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