Jack Plunkett | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Plunkett | ||
Date of birth | 5 January 1911 | ||
Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 16 December 1985 | (aged 74)||
Place of death | Norlane, Victoria | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1928–1930 | Geelong | 26 (58) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1930. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Jack Plunkett (5 January 1911 – 16 December 1985) [1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2]
Plunkett was just 17 when he debuted in the 1928 VFL season. [3] He was Geelong's leading goal-kicker in 1929, with 29 goals, six of which game in a win over Fitzroy. [3] [4]
Plunkett later served in the Australian Army during World War II. [5]