About John Reeves
Lived 1929 – 1970 (aged 40). John Reeves was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Norman Reeves (2 September 1929 – 1 May 1970) was an Australian rules footballer for North Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League, (VFL).
Originally from Assumption College, Kilmore, Reeves made his senior VFL debut in 1948 and played in North Melbourne's losing 1950 VFL Grand Final side. After eight seasons at North Melbourne Reeves transferred to St Kilda for the 1956 VFL season, which proved to be his last.
Reeves's son Michael played for North Melbourne and Fitzroy between 1980 and 1987, and his grandson Josh Caddy played for the Gold Coast Suns, the Geelong Football Club and the Richmond Football Club between 2011 and 2022. Another grandson, Ned Reeves, is currently playing for Hawthorn. His son Justin Reeves is the chief executive officer at Hawthorn Football Club, previously being a senior executive at both Collingwood Football Club and Geelong Football Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Reeves?
Australian rules footballer (1929-1970)
When was John Reeves born?
John Reeves was born on 2 September 1929 in Windsor.
When did John Reeves die?
John Reeves died on 1 May 1970 in Parkville.
What was John Reeves's occupation?
John Reeves was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John Reeves?
John Reeves was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Reeves (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Reeves. https://biography.guide/john-reeves-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "John Reeves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-reeves-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Reeves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-reeves-australian-rules-football-player/.
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