About John McDermott
Lived 1872 – 1925 (aged 52). John McDermott was an australian rules football player.
John Charles McDermott (17 May 1872 – 5 February 1925) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
He died after falling from a ladder while erecting a veranda in Yackandandah.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John McDermott?
Australian rules footballer
When was John McDermott born?
John McDermott was born on 17 May 1872 in Yackandandah.
When did John McDermott die?
John McDermott died on 5 February 1925 in Yackandandah.
What was John McDermott's occupation?
John McDermott was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McDermott (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John McDermott. https://biography.guide/john-mcdermott-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "John McDermott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-mcdermott-australian-rules-football-player/.
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