John Sampson (footballer)
John Alexander Sampson (23 January 1908 – 15 January 2001) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| John Sampson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Alexander Sampson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 January 1908 | ||
| Place of birth | Rupanyup, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 15 January 2001 (aged 92) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1929–31 | Footscray | 13 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1931. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of John Sampson (1884–1942) and Grace Ivy Sampson, nee Birch (1884–1954), John Alexander Sampson was born at Rupanyup on 23 January 1908. He was the older brother of fellow Footscray player Alf Sampson.
War service
Sampson later served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II.[2]
Death
Sampson died on 15 January 2001 and was cremated at Fawkner Memorial Park.[3]
Notes
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 784. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- "World War II Roll: SAMPSON, John Alexander". Department of Veterans Affairs.
- "John Alexander Sampson". Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.
External links
- John Sampson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- John Sampson at AustralianFootball.com
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