About Jack McElroy
Lived 1913 – 1958 (aged 45). Jack McElroy was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Edward McElroy (24 March 1913 – 26 July 1958) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Brunswick in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
Family The son of John Edward McElroy (1872–1937), and Sarah Jane McElroy (1890–1919), née Dunne, John Edward McElroy was born at Warracknabeal on 24 March 1913.
He married Alma Mary Harrison (1916–2001) on 27 March 1937.
Death
He died at Essendon, Victoria on 26 July 1958. He was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack McElroy?
Australian rules footballer (1913–1958)
When was Jack McElroy born?
Jack McElroy was born on 24 March 1913 in Warracknabeal.
When did Jack McElroy die?
Jack McElroy died on 26 July 1958 in Essendon.
What was Jack McElroy's occupation?
Jack McElroy was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack McElroy?
Jack McElroy was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack McElroy (footballer)
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