Jack Plunkett
Australian rules footballer
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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]
Fullname
John Plunkett
Born
5 January 1911
Geelong, Victoria
Geelong, Victoria
Died
16 December 1985 (aged 74)
Norlane, Victoria
Norlane, Victoria
Height
170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
| Jack Plunkett | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Plunkett | ||
| Born |
5 January 1911 Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Died |
16 December 1985 (aged 74) 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 | |||
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]
