John Gray
Australian rules footballer, born 1888
About John Gray
Lived 1888 – 1947 (aged 58). John Gray was an Australian australian rules football player and physician.
University VFL Team: 23 May 1908:J. Gray, fourth from left, front row. John G Gray (12 July 1888 – 28 June 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football A defender for University, his relatively long career at the club ended after the 1913 season.
Medicine Upon completion of his medical degree, Gray moved to Corowa, New South Wales in 1914, after purchasing a practice from H D McKenzie. He would later serve in both World Wars.
He was appointed the Border United Football Club's Honorary Medical Officer for the 1919 Ovens and Murray Football League season and continued in this role for a number of years.
Gray settled in Corowa and conducted a general practice there for a number of years before returning to Melbourne, Victoria in 1924.
Death He died in June 1947 whilst driving to see a patient in Toorak.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Gray?
Australian rules footballer, born 1888
When was John Gray born?
John Gray was born on 12 July 1888 in Irvine.
When did John Gray die?
John Gray died on 28 June 1947 in Toorak.
What was John Gray's occupation?
John Gray was an australian rules football player and physician.
What nationality was John Gray?
John Gray was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Gray (Australian footballer)
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