Jack Wedgwood

John Edwin 'Jack' Wedgwood (1916-1992) was an Australian World War II air-officer and rugby league player who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He was a state representative fullback who won the 1941 premiership with the St George Dragons.

Jack Wedgwood

Jack Wedgwood. St.George 1941
Personal information
Full name	John Edwin Wedgwood
Born	(1916-08-28)28 August 1916 [1] Barmedman, New South Wales, Australia
Died	23 December 1992(1992-12-23) (aged 76) Redhead, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Position	Fullback
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1937–41 St. George 53 2 10 0 26 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1940 & 1946 New South Wales 5 0 0 0 0 1940 NSW City 1 0 0 0 0 1946 NSW Country 1 0 1 0 2
Source: [2]

Background

Wedgwood was born in Barmedman, New South Wales.

Playing career and War service

Wedgwood played three first grade seasons with St George between 1939–1941. He won a premiership with the Dragons when he played fullback in their 1941 Grand Final victory over Eastern Suburbs.

He represented New South Wales in 1940 and again in 1946 while playing at Dorrigo, New South Wales.[3]

Wedgwood's career was curtailed by World War II, seeing active service as a warrant officer in 12 squadron in the RAAF between 1941 and 1946.[1]

Wedgwood died at Redhead, New South Wales on 23 December 1992 aged 76.[4]

Jack Wedgwood (back 2nd from right) in St. George's 1941 premiership-winning team.

Published sources

• Whiticker, Alan & Hudson, Glen (2006) The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, Gavin Allen Publishing, Sydney
• Haddan, Steve (2007) The Finals - 100 Years of National Rugby League Finals, Steve Haddan Publishing, Brisbane

References

1. WWII roll
2. "Jack Wedgwood - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
3. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson; Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995 edition. ISBN 9780732908164
4. Sydney Morning Herald - death notice: 26/12/1992