John Gray (Australian footballer)
| John Gray | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Gray | ||
| Date of birth | 12 July 1888 | ||
| Place of birth | Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 28 June 1947 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Toorak, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Scotch College | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1908–1913 | University | 85 (3) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1913 season. | |||
Dr John Gray (12 July 1888 – 28 June 1947),[1] also known as Jack Gray, was an Australian rules footballer who played with University in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A defender for University, his relatively long career at the club ended after the 1913 season. He later became a doctor and served in both World Wars. He died in June 1947 whilst driving to see a patient.[2]
References
- ↑ "Great Scot". Scotch College. September 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ↑ "Doctor dies at wheel of his car.". The Argus (Melbourne: National Library of Australia). 30 June 1947. p. 24. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- John Gray's statistics from AFL Tables
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