About Jack Wighton
Lived 1885 – 1924 (aged 38). Jack Wighton was an australian rules football player.
John Gordon Wighton (22 July 1885 – 8 April 1924) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Wighton was one of the victims of the sinking of the steamer Wyrallah in April 1924.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Wighton?
Australian rules footballer (1885-1924)
When was Jack Wighton born?
Jack Wighton was born on 22 July 1885 in Prahran.
When did Jack Wighton die?
Jack Wighton died on 8 April 1924 in The Rip.
What was Jack Wighton's occupation?
Jack Wighton was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Wighton (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Wighton. https://biography.guide/jack-wighton/
MLA: "Jack Wighton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-wighton/.
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