Jack Hamilton (footballer)

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Jack Hamilton (born 28 November 1928; died 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 inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.

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