Norm Barker

John Norman Barker (1 July 1893 – 27 October 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Norm Barker
Personal information
Full name John Norman Barker
Date of birth (1893-07-01)1 July 1893
Place of birth Fitzroy, Victoria
Date of death 27 October 1984(1984-10-27) (aged 91)
Place of death Baxter, Victoria
Original team(s) University High School
Height 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1913 University 1 (0)
1917 Fitzroy 2 (0)
Total 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1917.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Barker played one game for University in 1913, but studies took over his years as a footballer. He returned in 1917 for Fitzroy Football Club, but managed only two more VFL games.[1] He was the younger brother of Gilbert Barker, who also played for Fitzroy and University.

References
  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 29. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.
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