Frederick John Brewer Barker (23 December 1917 – 29 October 1989)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for Hawthorn in the VFL. Barker was a centre half back and won Hawthorn's 'Best and Fairest' award in 1942.
Jack Barker | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Frederick John Brewer Barker | ||
Date of birth | (1917-12-23)23 December 1917 | ||
Place of birth | Woodend, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 29 October 1989(1989-10-29) (aged 71) | ||
Original team(s) | Woodend | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1937–1945 | Hawthorn | 113 (21) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Off the field he worked as a fireman and once played a game despite suffering smoke inhalation the previous night.[2]
Peter Crimmins Medal • Hawthorn Football Club best and fairest winners | |
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