About Jack Plunkett
Lived 1911 – 1985 (aged 74). Jack Plunkett was an australian rules football player.
Jack Plunkett (5 January 1911 – 16 December 1985) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Plunkett was just 17 when he debuted in the 1928 VFL season. He was Geelong's leading goal-kicker in 1929, with 29 goals, six of which game in a win over Fitzroy.
Plunkett later served in the Australian Army during World War II.
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Who was Jack Plunkett?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Plunkett born?
Jack Plunkett was born on 5 January 1911 in Geelong.
When did Jack Plunkett die?
Jack Plunkett died on 16 December 1985 in Norlane.
What was Jack Plunkett's occupation?
Jack Plunkett was an australian rules football player.
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