Jack Green (footballer, born 1887)
John William Green (28 August 1887 - 6 May 1963)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]
| Jack Green | |||
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 Green in 1914 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John William Green | ||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1887 | ||
| Place of birth | Birregurra, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 6 May 1963 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | Kensington, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Barwon Downs | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 6 June 1908, Geelong vs. St Kilda, at Corio Oval | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1908 | Geelong | 2 (0) | |
| 1911–1918 | Collingwood | 108 (6) | |
| Total | 110 (6) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1918. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Green played two games for Geelong in 1908. After two seasons out of the VFL, Green played a further eight seasons for Collingwood from 1911 to 1918.
Green played in four Grand Finals for Collingwood, including the 1917 win against Fitzroy.
Green is one of four Jack Green's to have played VFL/AFL football.
He is not to be confused with:
- Jack Green who played 126 games with Carlton and Hawthorn from 1929 to 1936.
- Jack Green who played 127 games with Collingwood from 1938 to 1949.
- Jack Green who played 18 games with Collingwood from 1967 to 1969
References
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- "Jack Green Snr". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- AFL Tables – Jack W. Green Statistics
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