Jack Barker (Australian rules footballer)
Frederick John Brewer Barker (23 December 1917 – 29 October 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the VFL. Barker was a centre half back and won Hawthorn's 'Best and Fairest' award in 1942.
| Jack Barker | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Frederick John Brewer Barker | ||
| Date of birth | 23 December 1917 | ||
| Place of birth | Woodend, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 29 October 1989 (aged 71) | ||
| Original team(s) | Woodend | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1937–1945 | Hawthorn | 113 (21) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Off the field he worked as a fireman and once played a game despite suffering smoke inhalation the previous night.
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