About Jack Roberts
Lived 1926 – 1965 (aged 39). Jack Roberts was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Douglas Roberts (20 November 1926 – 19 December 1965) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Roberts struggled to gain a regular place in the Richmond senior side, but did win the Richmond Reserves’ Best and Fairest award in 1949. He subsequently coached country teams in Maffra, Rushworth and Donald.
He drowned at the age of 39 in Lake Buloke (just north of Donald) in December 1965.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Roberts?
Australian rules footballer, born 1926
When was Jack Roberts born?
Jack Roberts was born on 20 November 1926 in Paynesville.
When did Jack Roberts die?
Jack Roberts died on 19 December 1965 in Lake Buloke.
What was Jack Roberts's occupation?
Jack Roberts was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Roberts?
Jack Roberts was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Roberts (footballer, born 1926)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Roberts. https://biography.guide/jack-roberts/
MLA: "Jack Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-roberts/.
Chicago: "Jack Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-roberts/.
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