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Jack Sexton

1900 – 1935

Australian rules footballer, born 1900

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About Jack Sexton

Lived 1900 – 1935 (aged 35). Jack Sexton was an Australian australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

Jack Ettwell George Sexton (27 February 1907– 26 October 1935) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and for in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

History Sexton was a centreman and started his career in 1925 with Glenelg. In 1930, he crossed to West Adelaide after a dispute over his salary. He won a Magarey Medal in 1931 and in the following season, he moved to Victoria and joined Fitzroy. He captained Fitzroy in 1932 and 1933 and played a total of 29 VFL games before returning to South Australia in 1935. Now playing with Norwood as captain-coach, Sexton starting suffering from pleurisy and was forced to resign just six games into the season. He finished with a total of 101 senior games and in October that year, he died from his illness.

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Magarey Medal
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Jack Ettwell George Sexton

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Sexton?

Australian rules footballer, born 1900

When was Jack Sexton born?

Jack Sexton was born on 27 February 1900 in Adelaide.

When did Jack Sexton die?

Jack Sexton died on 26 October 1935 in Adelaide.

What was Jack Sexton's occupation?

Jack Sexton was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.

What nationality was Jack Sexton?

Jack Sexton was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Sexton

· Wikidata: Q6115080

· DBpedia: Jack Sexton (footballer, born 1907)

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