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John Roberts

1881 – 1956

Australian rules footballer

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Lived 1881 – 1956 (aged 74). John Roberts was an australian rules football player.

John Thomas Roberts (8 February 1881 – 10 January 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

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John Thomas Roberts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Roberts?

Australian rules footballer (1881-1956)

When was John Roberts born?

John Roberts was born on 8 February 1881 in Haddon.

When did John Roberts die?

John Roberts died on 10 January 1956 in Melbourne.

What was John Roberts's occupation?

John Roberts was an australian rules football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Roberts

· Wikidata: Q23621342

· DBpedia: John Roberts (footballer, born 1881)

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