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Jack Butcher

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Jack Butcher
Personal information
Full name Edward Jack Butcher
Date of birth (1914-10-28)28 October 1914
Date of death 26 February 1978(1978-02-26) (aged 63)
Original team(s) Drysdale
Height / weight 175cm, 80kg
Position(s) Half back
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Edward Jack Butcher (28 October 1914 – 26 February 1978) was a player for Geelong and South Melbourne in the VFL between 1938 and 1945. He was a left-footer who could play in many different positions, but played his best football at half-back.[1]

Butcher played several seasons for Geelong and, when Geelong were forced into recess due to World War II, he crossed to South Melbourne. After Geelong rejoined the league, Butcher returned and captained the club in 1944 and 1945. He retired during the 1945 season.[2]

Sporting positions
Preceded by Captain of Geelong
1944-1945
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ "Jack Butcher - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ [1] Geelong Football Club Honour Roll