About John Laing
Lived 1884 – 1944 (aged 60). John Laing was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Albert Laing (5 July 1884 – 29 October 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After his football career, Laing became a highly successful engineer and served as president of the Institute of Engineers (Victoria) in 1935.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Laing?
Australian rules footballer (1884-1944)
When was John Laing born?
John Laing was born on 5 July 1884 in Golden Square.
When did John Laing die?
John Laing died on 29 October 1944 in Malvern.
What was John Laing's occupation?
John Laing was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John Laing?
John Laing was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Laing (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Laing. https://biography.guide/john-laing-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "John Laing." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-laing-australian-rules-football-player/.
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