About Jack Ross
Lived 1911 – 1996 (aged 84). Jack Ross was an australian rules football player.
Richard John Ross (9 September 1911 – 21 February 1996) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Ross was a utility player who was used mostly at half back. He appeared in five successive Grand Finals from 1935 to 1939, the first two of them premierships. His brother Bob also played at Collingwood.
Ross later served in the Royal Australian Air Force for six months during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Ross?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Ross born?
Jack Ross was born on 9 September 1911 in Omeo.
When did Jack Ross die?
Jack Ross died on 21 February 1996.
What was Jack Ross's occupation?
Jack Ross was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Ross (footballer, born 1911)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Ross. https://biography.guide/jack-ross-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Ross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-ross-australian-rules-football-player/.
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