About John Anderson
Lived 1888 – 1957 (aged 69). John Anderson was an australian rules football player.
John Anderson (31 May 1888 – 3 August 1957) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Anderson, and Jane Anderson, née Taylor, John Anderson was born at Essendon, Victoria on 31 May 1888.
Football Recruited from Essendon Juniors, he played his first match for Essendon, against Geelong, on 27 April 1907.
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Who was John Anderson?
Australian rules footballer (1888-1957)
When was John Anderson born?
John Anderson was born on 31 May 1888 in Essendon.
When did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died on 3 August 1957.
What was John Anderson's occupation?
John Anderson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Anderson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Anderson. https://biography.guide/john-anderson-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "John Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-anderson-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-anderson-australian-rules-football-player/.
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