Bobadil Hooper
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Fullname
John William Hooper
Nickname
Bobadil
Born
17 March 1878
Carlton, Victoria
Carlton, Victoria
Died
13 August 1928 (aged 50)
Northcote, Victoria
Northcote, Victoria
| Bobadil Hooper | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Hooper in 1899 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John William Hooper | ||
| Nickname | Bobadil | ||
| Born |
17 March 1878 Carlton, Victoria | ||
| Died |
13 August 1928 (aged 50) Northcote, Victoria | ||
| Original team | West Melbourne (VFA) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1899 | Carlton | 15 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1899. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John William "Bobadil" Hooper (17 March 1878 – 13 August 1928)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2] He played 15 games with the Carlton team in 1899.[3] His nickname is said to have come from a character in Ben Jonson's play Every Man in His Humour.[3]
