Jack Kirby (Australian footballer)
| Jack Kirby | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John James Kirby | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1889 | ||
| Place of birth |
South Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 11 March 1939 (aged 49) | ||
| Place of death | Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Prahran Juniors | ||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Small forward, half-back flank | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1911–15, 1918 | Essendon | 77 (113) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John James Kirby (1 July 1889 – 11 March 1939) was an
Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Kirby was a small forward and is the earliest known player to have
1912.[2]
References
- ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ "1912 Premiership". Essendon Football Club.
External links
- Jack Kirby's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Essendon past player profile
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