Johnny Gregory (footballer) explained

Johnny Gregory
Fullname:John James "Johnny" Gregory
Birth Date:16 February 1905
Originalteam:North Melbourne Jnrs
Height:175 cm
Weight:76 kg
Statsend:1935
Years1:1926–1935
Club1:North Melbourne
Games Goals1:156 (5)

John James Gregory (16 February 1905 – 9 October 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Gregory, who played his football as a half-back flanker, was a North Melbourne junior.[1] He had his best season in 1931 when he polled 10 Brownlow Medal votes and the following year represented the VFL.[2]

He was the first ever North Melbourne footballer to play 150 games for the club. During that time he appeared in only 24 wins.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holmesby. Russell. Main. Jim. The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. 2007. 978-1-920910-78-5.
  2. Web site: AFL Tables: Johnny Gregory . afltables.com.