- Jack Butcher
Infobox afl player NEW
playername = Jack Butcher
fullname = Jack Butcher
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birthdate = birth date|1914|10|28|df=y
birthplace =
originalteam = Drysdale
heightweight = 175cm, 80kg
position = Half back
dead = dead
deathdate =
deathplace =
currentclub =
guernsey = 31, 10, 1
years = 1938-1941, 1944-1945
1942-1943
clubs = AFL Gee
AFL Syd
games(goals) = 86 (18)
32 (16)
coach = notcoach
coachyears =
coachclubs =
coachgames(wins) =
statsend = 1945
careerhighlights =*Geelong Captain 1944-1945
Jack Butcher (born 28 October 1914) was a player for Geelong and South Melbourne in the VFL between 1938 and 1945. He was a lfet footer who could play in many different positions, but played his best football at half-back.
[http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/bi-bz.htm#Jack%20Butcher%20(Geelong%20&%20South%20Melbourne)] Jack Butcher at FullPointsFooty] 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. [ [http://www.gfc.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=4014] Geelong Football Club Honour Roll]References
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