Jack Monohan, Sr.

Jack Monohan
Personal information
Full nameJohn James Monohan
Date of birth21 August 1873
Date of death28 August 1934 (aged 61)
Original teamCollingwood Juniors
Height/Weight184 cm / 82 kg
Position(s)Half-back
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1893–1907Collingwood234 (9)
Umpiring career
YearsLeagueRoleGames
1913–1926VFLGoal umpire181
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1907 season.

John James "Jack" Monohan (21 August 1873 – 28 August 1934) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]

Playing career

Monohan was part of Collingwood's inaugural VFL season and also played for the club while they were in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Renowned for his high marking, he was used mainly as a follower and half back. He was a premiership player with Collingwood in 1903, after missing out on selection in the 1901 Grand Final despite playing every game that season and in the 1902 decider through injury.

Monohan captained the Victorian state team between 1903-1906.

His son, Jack Monohan, Jr., played for Collingwood in the 1920s.

Monohan was inducted into the Collingwood Football Club Hall of Fame in 2012. He was the 53rd Collingwood player to receive the honour.[2]

Umpiring career

Monohan became a VFL goal umpire in 1913. After umpiring 181 VFL senior matches and three Grand Finals, Monohan retired as an umpire in 1926.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Looking for Jack Monohan". Collingwood Football Club. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012.
  2. ↑ http://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/club/history/hall-of-fame
  3. ↑ "Player/Umpires". Australian Football League Umpires Association. Retrieved 23 November 2009.

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