About Jack Sherman
Lived 1900 – 1969 (aged 69). Jack Sherman was an australian rules football player.
Jack Sherman (23 September 1900 – 14 October 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and represented Footscray in its first official VFL match in 1925.
Sherman was also named as the first emergency for Footscray’s 1924 premiership team and for Dame Nellie Melba's 'Championship of Victoria' match against Essendon.
After his one and only season with Footscray, Sherman went on to play with the Preston, Maffra, Traralgon (1930 - losing grand final side ) and Stratford Football Clubs and represented the Gippsland League against The Wimmera.
Jack is the brother of Ted Sherman and Bill Sherman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Sherman?
Australian rules footballer (1900-1969)
When was Jack Sherman born?
Jack Sherman was born on 23 September 1900 in Kerang.
When did Jack Sherman die?
Jack Sherman died on 14 October 1969 in Bendigo.
What was Jack Sherman's occupation?
Jack Sherman was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Sherman (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Sherman. https://biography.guide/jack-sherman/
MLA: "Jack Sherman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-sherman/.
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