About John Sampson
Lived 1908 – 2001 (aged 92). John Sampson was an Australian australian rules football player.
John Alexander Sampson (23 January 1908 – 15 January 2001) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of John Sampson (1884–1942) and Grace Ivy Sampson, nee Birch (1884–1954), John Alexander Sampson was born at Rupanyup on 23 January 1908. He was the older brother of fellow Footscray player Alf Sampson.
War service Sampson later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.
Death Sampson died on 15 January 2001 and was cremated at Fawkner Memorial Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Sampson?
Australian rules footballer (1908-2001)
When was John Sampson born?
John Sampson was born on 23 January 1908 in Rupanyup.
When did John Sampson die?
John Sampson died on 15 January 2001.
What was John Sampson's occupation?
John Sampson was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John Sampson?
John Sampson was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sampson (footballer)
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