Jack Huggard
Australian rules footballer
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Jack Huggard (25 August 1901 – 18 August 1972) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1] His son, Jackie, played VFL football for Essendon and North Melbourne.
| Jack Huggard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Huggard | ||
| Born | 25 August 1901 | ||
| Died | 18 August 1972 (aged 70) | ||
| Original teams | Kialla, Tatura, Rushworth, Cobram | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1925–1927 | Richmond | 28 (43) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1927. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Huggard was the Goulburn Valley Football Association and Cobram's leading goal kicker in 1924 with 56 goals, prior to being invited to play with Richmond in 1925.[2]
Huggard kicked five goals on debut for Richmond against South Melbourne in round four, 1925.[3]
Huggard was captain-coach of the Benalla Football Club in the Ovens and Murray Football League in 1928[4][5] and then returned to Melbourne, playing with Camberwell in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in 1929.
Younger brother of Richmond player, Frank Huggard.
