Lindsay Jacob
Australian rules footballer
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Lindsay Jacob (24 November 1946 – 8 July 2014) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Lindsay Jacob | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 24 November 1946 | ||
| Died | 8 July 2014 (aged 67) | ||
| Original teams | Walla Walla, Corowa | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 71 kg (157 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1969 | North Melbourne | 2 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1969. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Jacob started his career in the Hume Football League, playing for Walla Walla.[2] In 1966, a premiership year, Jacob was joint winner of the league's best and fairest award, now known as the Azzi Medal.[3] He joined Ovens & Murray Football League side Corowa the following year and in 1968 was a member of their premiership team.[4]
A rover, Jacob made two appearances for North Melbourne in the 1969 VFL season.[5] He made his debut in their opening round win over South Melbourne at Arden Street and also played the following week against Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[5][6]
Jacob captain-coached Kedron in Queensland from 1970 to 1974.[7]
Having already played in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, Jacob made his way to a fourth state in 1975 to play for Tasmanian club Ulverstone.[7]
Jacob was back at Kedron in 1976 and 1977, then had a stint with Sherwood, before returning to Kedron to play in the 1980 and 1981 seasons.[7] Over the course of his career in Queensland, he represented the state in 10 interstate games and was state captain in 1970.[7]