Jack Wighton (footballer)
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John Gordon Wighton (22 July 1885 – 8 April 1924) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
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Jack Wighton | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Gordon Wighton | ||
Date of birth | (1885-07-22)22 July 1885 | ||
Place of birth | Prahran, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 8 April 1924(1924-04-08) (aged 38) | ||
Place of death | The Rip, off Queenscliff, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Mercantile | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1906 | Geelong | 2 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1906. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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Wighton was one of the victims of the sinking of the steamer Wyrallah in April 1924.[2]