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Jack Woolley

1886 – 1957

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1886 – 1957 (aged 71). Jack Woolley was an australian rules football player and police officer.

John Woolley (15 January 1886 – 20 November 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon, Melbourne and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and Hawthorn, Northcote and Preston in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Woolley?

Australian rules footballer

When was Jack Woolley born?

Jack Woolley was born on 15 January 1886 in Tyabb.

When did Jack Woolley die?

Jack Woolley died on 20 November 1957 in Tyabb.

What was Jack Woolley's occupation?

Jack Woolley was an australian rules football player and police officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Woolley

· Wikidata: Q15999075

· DBpedia: Jack Woolley (footballer)

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