Jack Scanlon (footballer)
Jack F. Scanlon (11 January 1911 – 21 July 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s.
| Jack Scanlon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack F. Scanlon | ||
| Date of birth | 11 January 1911 | ||
| Date of death | 21 July 1972 (aged 61) | ||
| Original team(s) | Iona | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1930–36 | St Kilda | 67 (14) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1936. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Scanlon came to St Kilda from Iona and was played mostly as a half back flanker and back pocket. He captained-coached VFA club Coburg from 1937 to 1939 and was non playing coach in 1948. His son, Peter Scanlon, was a VFL/AFL Commissioner from 1985 until 1992.
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Jack Scanlon's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Scanlon at AustralianFootball.com
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