About Jack Rooney
Lived 1924 – 2000 (aged 76). Jack Rooney was an Australian rugby league player.
John Joseph Rooney (26 July 1924 – 1 December 2000) was an Australian rugby league player.
A police constable, Rooney played prop for Queensland from 1948 to 1954 and competed with Brisbane club Brothers, before transferring to Toowoomba for work in 1951.
Rooney was called up from the Toowoomba All Whites to the Australian squad in 1952 for a home series against New Zealand. He packed the Kangaroos front-row for the 1st Test and 3rd Test matches, both in Sydney.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Rooney?
rugby league footballer
When was Jack Rooney born?
Jack Rooney was born on 26 July 1924.
When did Jack Rooney die?
Jack Rooney died on 1 December 2000.
What was Jack Rooney's occupation?
Jack Rooney was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Jack Rooney?
Jack Rooney was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Rooney. https://biography.guide/jack-rooney/
MLA: "Jack Rooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-rooney/.
Chicago: "Jack Rooney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-rooney/.
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