About Jack Robertson
Lived 1889 – 1975 (aged 85). Jack Robertson was an australian rules football player.
John Duncan Robertson (22 July 1889 – 20 July 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Robertson (1847-1918), and Catherine Robertson (1852-1914), née McNicol, John Duncan Robertson was born at Woolloongabba, Queensland on 22 July 1889.
He married Rubina Isobel Tarrant (1890-1969) on 4 July 1918. They had a daughter, Jean Dorothy Robertson(1920-2019), later Mrs. John Francis Carolane.
Football He came to the VFL from Port Melbourne Railway United. He started his league career as a wingman, before later playing as a centre.
Death He died at Heidelberg, Victoria on 20 July 1975.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Robertson?
Australian rules footballer, born 1889
When was Jack Robertson born?
Jack Robertson was born on 22 July 1889 in Woolloongabba.
When did Jack Robertson die?
Jack Robertson died on 20 July 1975 in Heidelberg.
What was Jack Robertson's occupation?
Jack Robertson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Robertson (footballer, born 1889)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Robertson. https://biography.guide/jack-robertson/
MLA: "Jack Robertson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-robertson/.
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