About Jack Scobie
Lived 1891 – 1974 (aged 82). Jack Scobie was an australian rules football player.
John Richmond Scobie (22 September 1891 – 23 April 1974) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and for East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League (WAFL).
Originally from junior club Rose of Northcote, Scobie made his senior VFL debut in 1909 and was South Melbourne's full-back in their 1909 premiership side, the club's first at VFL level. He was the youngest member of the grand final winning side, having turned 18 only ten days prior.
Scobie spent four more seasons with South Melbourne and played as a half back flanker in the 1912 VFL Grand Final, but this time finished on the losing side.
He finished his career back in Victoria, where he spent a year playing for Carlton Football Club in the VFL.
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Who was Jack Scobie?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Scobie born?
Jack Scobie was born on 22 September 1891 in Richmond.
When did Jack Scobie die?
Jack Scobie died on 23 April 1974 in Hawthorn.
What was Jack Scobie's occupation?
Jack Scobie was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Scobie. https://biography.guide/jack-scobie/
MLA: "Jack Scobie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-scobie/.
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