Jack George (footballer)
Walter Edward John George (20 April 1910 – 14 April 2000) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood, St Kilda and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Jack George | |||
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George during his Collingwood career | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Walter Edward John George | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | Caulfield, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 14 April 2000 (aged 89) | ||
| Original team(s) | Williamstown | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1930–1931 | Collingwood | 7 (0) | |
| 1931–1935 | St Kilda | 55 (3) | |
| 1936 | South Melbourne | 11 (1) | |
| Total | 73 (4) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1936. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
George, who played his football as a defender and ruckman, began his career at Collingwood in 1930, the year they won their record fourth successive premiership. He however took no part in the finals series.
He struggled to put together regular games until 1933, when he made 16 appearances for St Kilda.
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