About John Quinn, Sr.
Lived 1875 – 1954 (aged 78). John Quinn, Sr. was an australian rules football player.
John Michael Quinn Sr. (died 5 August 1954 ) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club, captaining the club from 1904 to 1905.
Early life John was the eldest of 7 children born to Michael Quinn and Mary Sidoli.
Junior football
John began playing for local club Semaphore Central in the early 1890s.
Goldfields (1895–1899) In 1895 John left for the Western Australian Goldfields for employment. During his years in Western Australia he played in the strong Goldfields competition for Kanowna Football Club (known as White Feather). Both Tom and Bob Quinn would win premierships with Port Adelaide. Tom Quinn would later play for Geelong and is honoured in their team of the century. Likewise Bob Quinn is honoured in Port Adelaide's team of the century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Quinn, Sr.?
Australian rules footballer (1875-1954)
When was John Quinn, Sr. born?
John Quinn, Sr. was born on 1 November 1875.
When did John Quinn, Sr. die?
John Quinn, Sr. died on 5 August 1954.
What was John Quinn, Sr.'s occupation?
John Quinn, Sr. was an australian rules football player.
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