Jack Davidson
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Jack Davidson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | David John Davidson | ||
Date of birth | 10 May 1875 | ||
Place of birth | Bealiba, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 3 November 1952 | (aged 77)||
Place of death | Elsternwick, Victoria | ||
Original team(s) | Albert Park | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1898–99 | Melbourne | 10 (0) | |
1900 | South Melbourne | 7 (0) | |
Total | 17 (0) | ||
Umpiring career | |||
Years | League | Role | Games |
1906 | VFL | Field umpire | 1 |
VFL | Boundary umpire | 44 | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
David John "Jack" Davidson (10 May 1875 – 3 November 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Albert Park, Davidson had just three seasons in the VFL but later returned as a boundary umpire. He officiated in 44 matches, most notably the 1905 Grand Final, as well as field umpiring a match in the 1906 season.
References[]
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links[]
- Jack Davidson's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jack Davidson at AustralianFootball.com
Categories:
- 1875 births
- Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia)
- Melbourne Football Club players
- Sydney Swans players
- Australian Football League umpires
- 1952 deaths
- Australian rules biography, 1870s birth stubs