Jack Butcher
Australian rules footballer
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Edward Jack Butcher (28 October 1914 – 26 February 1978) was a player for Geelong and South Melbourne in the VFL between 1938 and 1945. He was a left-footer who could play in many different positions, but played his best football at half-back.[1]
Fullname
Edward Jack Butcher
Born
28 October 1914
Died
26 February 1978 (aged 63)
Original team
Drysdale
| Jack Butcher | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Jack Butcher | ||
| Born | 28 October 1914 | ||
| Died | 26 February 1978 (aged 63) | ||
| Original team | Drysdale | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Position | Half back | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–1941, 1944–1945 | Geelong | 86 (18) | |
| 1942–1943 | South Melbourne | 32 (16) | |
| Total | 118 (34) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Butcher played several seasons for Geelong and, when Geelong were forced into recess due to World War II, he crossed to South Melbourne. After Geelong rejoined the league, Butcher returned and captained the club in 1944 and 1945. He retired during the 1945 season.[2]
