About Jack Thompson
Lived 1927 – 1961 (aged 34). Jack Thompson was an Australian australian rules football player.
Jack Thompson (23 August 1927 – 7 December 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He died after being shot by his de facto partner in December 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Thompson?
Australian rules footballer (1927-1961)
When was Jack Thompson born?
Jack Thompson was born on 23 August 1927.
When did Jack Thompson die?
Jack Thompson died on 7 December 1961 in Northcote.
What was Jack Thompson's occupation?
Jack Thompson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jack Thompson?
Jack Thompson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Thompson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Thompson. https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jack Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-thompson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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