About John Clarke
John Clarke was an Australian rugby league player.
John Clarke (2 January 1913 – 4 September 1973) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition during the 1930s and 1940s.
Playing career Clarke played 9 seasons and 68 matches for the Eastern Suburbs club in the years (1932–36, 1938 and 1940–42) seasons. A forward, Clarke was a member of Eastern Suburbs side that defeated Canterbury-Bankstown in the 1940 premiership decider.
Death Clarke died on 4 September 1973, at the age of 60.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Clarke?
Australian rugby league player
When did John Clarke die?
John Clarke died on 4 September 1973.
What was John Clarke's occupation?
John Clarke was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Clarke?
John Clarke was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Clarke (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Clarke. https://biography.guide/john-clarke-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "John Clarke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-clarke-rugby-league-player/.
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