Johnny Gregory (footballer)
John James "Johnny" Gregory (16 February 1905 – 9 October 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Johnny Gregory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John James "Johnny" Gregory | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1905 | ||
| Date of death | 9 October 1992 (aged 87) | ||
| Original team(s) | North Melbourne Jnrs | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1926–1935 | North Melbourne | 156 (5) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Gregory, who played his football as a half-back flanker, was a North Melbourne junior.[1] He had his best season in 1931 when he polled 10 Brownlow Medal votes and the following year represented the VFL.[2]
He was the first ever North Melbourne footballer to play 150 games for the club. During that time he appeared in only 24 wins.[2]
References
- Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- "AFL Tables: Johnny Gregory". afltables.com.
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