Jack Thompson (Australian footballer) explained

Jack Thompson
Fullname:Walter John Thompson
Birth Date:23 August 1927
Death Place:Northcote, Victoria
Originalteam:Richmond Sub-Districts
Height:185 cm
Weight:83 kg
Statsend:1951
Years1:1948–51
Games Goals1:51 (24)

Jack Thompson (23 August 1927 – 7 December 1961) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

He died after being shot by his de facto partner in December 1961.[2]

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 . 880.
  2. News: Court Told Shot Fired To Frighten . The Age . Melbourne, Victoria . 27 March 1962 . 8.