About Jack Thornton
Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 73–74). Jack Thornton was a rugby league player.
John Phillip Thornton (14 August 1905 4 October 1996)
Thornton retired during the 1934 season due to a shoulder injury.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jack Thornton's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jack Thornton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Thornton?
Australian rugby league player
When was Jack Thornton born?
Jack Thornton was born in 1909 in Sydney.
When did Jack Thornton die?
Jack Thornton died on 7 October 1983.
What was Jack Thornton's occupation?
Jack Thornton was a rugby league player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Thornton (rugby league)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Thornton. https://biography.guide/jack-thornton-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Jack Thornton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-thornton-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Jack Thornton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-thornton-rugby-league-player/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC