Jack Strong (footballer) explained

Jack Strong
Fullname:John Service Strong
Birth Date:18 April 1884
Birth Place:Helensburgh, Scotland
Death Place:Bellevue Hill, New South Wales
Originalteam:Melbourne Grammar/Brunswick
Position:Ruck/Forward
Guernsey:0
Statsend:1912
Years1:1901, 1903–10, 1912
Games Goals1:78 (29)

John Service Strong (18 April 1884 – 15 March 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Born in Scotland, Strong commenced his football career while captain of Melbourne Grammar School. He later had a prominent business career, holding positions including Chief Assistant in the Trade Commissioner Service and Australian representative of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 . Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim . 2014 . 10th . 978-1-921496-32-5 . BAS Publishing . Seaford, Victoria . 857.
  2. News: He Lives Up To His Middle Name . The Sun . 1804 . New South Wales, Australia . 24 October 1937 . 26.