Jack Hamilton (footballer, born 1928) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jack Hamilton |
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Clifford Hamilton | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne | ||
| Date of death | 30 May 1990 (aged 61) | ||
| Place of death | near Whittlesea | ||
| Original team | Ivanhoe Amateurs | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
Jack Hamilton AM (15 November 1928 – 30 May 1990) was an Australian rules football player in the Victorian Football League (VFL) before becoming a prominent administrator.
Hamilton was known as a tough full-back who played with Collingwood Football Club in the VFL (later to be renamed as the Australian Football League) from 1948 to 1957 for a career total of 154 games and 16 goals. He also represented Victoria in one game.
His administrative career spanned 29 years and included:
- VFL Assistant Secretary 1957–1967,
- VFL Manager Administration 1967–1977,
- General Manager 1977–1984,
- Chief Commissioner 1984–1986.
Hamilton was made a Member of the Order of Australia in the 1984 Queen's Birthday Honours for "service to the sport of Australian Football".
Hamilton died in a car accident while travelling home from a weekend in the country.
Hamilton was inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
