Jack Davidson
Australian rules footballer
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David John Davidson (10 May 1875 – 3 November 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Fullname
David John Davidson
Born
10 May 1875
Bealiba, Victoria
Bealiba, Victoria
Died
3 November 1952 (aged 77)
Elsternwick, Victoria
Elsternwick, Victoria
Original team
Albert Park
| Jack Davidson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | David John Davidson | ||
| Born |
10 May 1875 Bealiba, Victoria | ||
| Died |
3 November 1952 (aged 77) Elsternwick, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Albert Park | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1898–99 | Melbourne | 10 (0) | |
| 1900 | South Melbourne | 7 (0) | |
| Total | 17 (0) | ||
| Umpiring career | |||
| Years | League | Role | Games |
| 1906 | VFL | Field umpire | 1 |
| VFL | Boundary umpire | 44 | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Originally from Albert Park, Davidson had just three seasons in the VFL but later returned as a boundary umpire. He officiated in 44 matches, most notably the 1905 Grand Final, as well as field umpiring a match in the 1906 season.
References
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
- Jack Davidson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Davidson at AustralianFootball.com
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