About Jack Sharpley
Lived 1906 – 1968 (aged 62). Jack Sharpley was an Australian australian rules football player.
Thomas John Sharpley (18 February 1906 – 30 September 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
A full back, Sharpley started his league career in 1926 with Footscray and played with them for a season and a half before moving to Hawthorn where he played with his brother Keith. In 1930, Sharpley won Hawthorn Football Club's Best and Fairest award, later known as the Peter Crimmins Medal, and finished equal fourth in the Brownlow Medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Sharpley?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Sharpley born?
Jack Sharpley was born on 18 February 1906 in Maffra.
When did Jack Sharpley die?
Jack Sharpley died on 30 September 1968 in Fitzroy.
What was Jack Sharpley's occupation?
Jack Sharpley was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Sharpley?
Jack Sharpley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Sharpley. https://biography.guide/jack-sharpley/
MLA: "Jack Sharpley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-sharpley/.
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