Jack Gilmore Explained

Jack Gilmore
Fullname:Jackson Gilmore
Birth Date:1894
Birth Place:Northumberland, England
Position:Forward
Clubs1:Weston
Nationalyears1:1923–1924
Nationalteam1:Australia
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:1

Jack Gilmore was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a forward for NSW club Weston and the Australia national soccer team.[1]

Early life

Jack Gilmore was born in Northumberland, England in 1894. He migrated from England to Australia in 1913, at age 18.[2] He was a worker in the mines and was playing local soccer. He was a service in the Middle East and Flanders in the first world war.

He spent his entire family life in Abermain as he enjoyed playing soccer locally at Weston playing for the Weston Workers Bears. When playing for the club, the club formed nickname for notable players called the "Geordie" players. Jack earned the nickname "Terror of the Geordies" for his attacking skill.

International career

Gilmore began his international career with Australia in June 1923 on their second historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 2–3 loss to New Zealand scoring his first goal on debut.[3] [4] He became the first player based at Weston to play an international match for Australia.[5] He played once more, a year after in 1924 against Canada in a 0–0 draw.[6]

Career statistics

International

National teamYearCompetitiveFriendlyTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Australia1923001111
1924001010
Career total002121

Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Australia goal.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Howe, Andrew. 2018. Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. 978-0-648-13330-8. Fair Play Publishing.
  2. Web site: Jack Gilmore: Soccer player. 25 November 2009. Cessnock City Council.
  3. News: BIG SOCCER . . 1629 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 June 1923 . 6 December 2020 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  4. Web site: The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains. Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. 2009-06-23.
  5. Web site: Legends. 5 December 2020. Weston Bears.
  6. News: AUSTRALIA ONE UP. . . 57 . Queensland, Australia . 29 June 1924 . 6 December 2020 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: BIG SOCCER . . 1629 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 June 1923 . 21 December 2022 . 5 . National Library of Australia.