Jack Lowe (Australian footballer)
Jack Lowe (24 October 1890 - 1 May 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood and Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Jack Lowe | |||
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 Lowe in 1912 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Lowe | ||
| Date of birth | 24 October 1890 | ||
| Place of birth | Yarrawonga, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 1 May 1944 (aged 53) | ||
| Original team(s) | Seymour | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Follower/Forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1912–13 | Collingwood | 25 (24) | |
| 1914 | Carlton | 13 (9) | |
| Total | 38 (33) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Lowe began his career at Collingwood and kicked 17 goals for them in 1913 before crossing to Carlton the following year. His last league match was the 1914 VFL Grand Final, where he played from the half forward pocket in Carlton's win over South Melbourne.
He died from pneumonia on 1 May 1944.
References
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- Jack Lowe's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
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