Jack Strong (footballer)
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Fullname
John Service Strong
Date of birth
18 April 1884
Place of birth
Helensburgh, Scotland
Date of death
15 March 1971 (aged 86)
| Jack Strong | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Service Strong | ||
| Date of birth | 18 April 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | Helensburgh, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 15 March 1971 (aged 86) | ||
| Place of death | Bellevue Hill, New South Wales | ||
| Original team(s) | Melbourne Grammar/Brunswick | ||
| Position(s) | Ruck/Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1901, 1903–10, 1912 | Melbourne | 78 (29) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1912. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
John Service Strong (18 April 1884 – 15 March 1971) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Born in Scotland, Strong commenced his football career while captain of Melbourne Grammar School. He later had a prominent business career, holding positions including Chief Assistant in the Trade Commissioner Service and Australian representative of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.[2]
