About Jack Yost
Lived 1923 – 1953 (aged 29). Jack Yost was an australian rules football player.
John Miles Yost (9 October 1923 – 23 June 1953) was an Australian rules footballer from Tasmania who represented the state at the 1950 Brisbane Carnival.
Career Between 1946 and 1952, Yost played for Launceston in the NTFA, making his debut on 27 April 1946 in a match versus North Launceston. He quickly established himself as a senior player, often being selected in the fullback position, a role he undertook in the state team at the 1950 Carnival and as a member of Launceston's 1951 premiership team.
Illness and death Yost became ill at the age of 29 and died in June 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Yost?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jack Yost born?
Jack Yost was born on 9 October 1923 in Launceston.
When did Jack Yost die?
Jack Yost died on 23 June 1953.
What was Jack Yost's occupation?
Jack Yost was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Yost (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Yost. https://biography.guide/jack-yost/
MLA: "Jack Yost." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-yost/.
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