About Jack Ryan
Lived 1914 – 1976 (aged 61). Jack Ryan was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Francis Thomas Ryan (3 December 1914 – 31 July 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Bendigo Football League club Maryborough Ryan topped Footscray's goal-kicking in 1935, his debut season, with 25 goals. The following year he was selected to represent the VFL against the Victorian Football Association (VFA). He was a regular fixture in the Footscray side, as a wingman, for another three seasons before being traded to North Melbourne, in exchange for Ted Ellis, in 1940.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Ryan?
Australian rules footballer, born 1914
When was Jack Ryan born?
Jack Ryan was born on 3 December 1914 in Sale.
When did Jack Ryan die?
Jack Ryan died on 31 July 1976 in Maryborough.
What was Jack Ryan's occupation?
Jack Ryan was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Ryan?
Jack Ryan was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1914)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Ryan. https://biography.guide/jack-ryan-australian-rules-football-player-1914/
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