About John Elder
Lived 1932 – 2018 (aged 85). John Elder was an Australian australian rules football player.
John William Elder (8 July 1932 – 13 January 2018) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Elder?
Australian rules footballer (1932-2018)
When was John Elder born?
John Elder was born on 8 July 1932.
When did John Elder die?
John Elder died on 13 January 2018.
What was John Elder's occupation?
John Elder was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John Elder?
John Elder was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Elder (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Elder. https://biography.guide/john-elder/
MLA: "John Elder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-elder/.
Chicago: "John Elder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-elder/.
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