About John Skelley
Lived 1918 – 1971 (aged 52). John Skelley was an australian rules football player.
John Dustan Skelley (12 November 1918 – 4 March 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide. During his career he won the clubs Best and Fairest in 1941 and two premierships, one in 1939 and another in 1942 during the WWII competition.
Prior to his football career, he served in World War II.
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Who was John Skelley?
Australian rules footballer
When was John Skelley born?
John Skelley was born on 12 November 1918 in Alberton.
When did John Skelley die?
John Skelley died on 6 March 1971 in Albert Park.
What was John Skelley's occupation?
John Skelley was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Skelley. https://biography.guide/john-skelley/
MLA: "John Skelley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-skelley/.
Chicago: "John Skelley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-skelley/.
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