Johnny Davies
Australian rules footballer (1900–1967)
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John William Matthew Davies (18 June 1900 – 18 June 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton and Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Fullname
John William Matthew Davies
Nickname
Sox
Born
18 June 1900
Brunswick, Victoria
Brunswick, Victoria
Died
18 June 1967 (aged 67)
Parkville, Victoria
Parkville, Victoria
| Johnny Davies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John William Matthew Davies | ||
| Nickname | Sox | ||
| Born |
18 June 1900 Brunswick, Victoria | ||
| Died |
18 June 1967 (aged 67) Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Original teams | Scotch College, Carlton District | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) | ||
| Positions | Defender, utility | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1922–24 | Carlton | 32 (37) | |
| 1929 | Fitzroy | 1 (0) | |
| Total | 33 (37) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1929. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of John William Davies (1868–1948),[2] and Christina Davies (1871–1952), née Knott, John William Matthew Davies was born at Brunswick, Victoria on 18 June 1900.
He married Elsie May England (1901–1971) in 1925.
Football
He was cleared from the Carlton Football Club to the "Carlton Seconds" in 1924.[3]
Death
He died at Parkville, Victoria on 18 June 1967.[4]
