About John Claxton
Lived 1934 – 2015 (aged 81). John Claxton was an australian rules football player.
John Maldon Claxton (4 November 1934 – 22 December 2015) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football career John was recruited from local Richmond YCW, a junior club. Claxton who played on the half-forward-flank, spent just over six seasons with Richmond and was a member of the Reserves’ 1954 and 1955 Premiership sides. In 1957 he moved to East Launceston for one year, before returning to play with Port Melbourne (VFA) in 1958. He moved on to Caulfield (VFA) for two seasons before playing in the Federal FL. He was Noble Park Captain/Coach 1964 and Glen Iris Captain/Coach 1965.
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Who was John Claxton?
Australian rules footballer (1934-2015)
When was John Claxton born?
John Claxton was born on 4 November 1934.
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John Claxton died on 22 December 2015.
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John Claxton was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Claxton. https://biography.guide/john-claxton/
MLA: "John Claxton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-claxton/.
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