About Jack Quinn
Lived 1918 – 2006 (aged 88). Jack Quinn was an Australian australian rules football player.
Jack Alban Quinn (11 June 1918 – 11 June 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne, Richmond and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Quinn started out in the Melbourne Boys League, playing for St Kilda Under 18s, before joining the first of his three league clubs, South Melbourne.
After appearing for South Melbourne in Round 1, 1940, Quinn transferred to Richmond, playing as rover for them in the 1940 VFL Grand Final, which they lost. After four years out of the game, spent in the army, he returned for one final season in 1946, at Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Quinn?
Australian rules footballer (1918-2006)
When was Jack Quinn born?
Jack Quinn was born on 11 June 1918 in Echuca.
When did Jack Quinn die?
Jack Quinn died on 11 June 2006.
What was Jack Quinn's occupation?
Jack Quinn was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Quinn?
Jack Quinn was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Quinn (footballer, born 1918)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Quinn. https://biography.guide/jack-quinn-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Quinn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-quinn-australian-rules-football-player/.
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