Jack Slattery (footballer)
| Jack Slattery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward John Slattery | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1937 | ||
| Original team | Eaglehawk | ||
| Height/Weight | 183 cm / 74 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1959-1962 | Footscray | 32 (41) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1962 season. | |||
Edward John "Jack" Slattery (born 23 March 1937) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Footscray in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Slattery, a forward from Eaglehawk, had his most productive season in 1961 when he kicked 25 goals from his 13 appearances.[1] This included a four goal haul in Footscray's preliminary final win over Melbourne.[1] He then lined up at full-forward in the 1961 VFL Grand Final but didn't kick a goal and finished on the losing team.[1]
He had a brother, Kevin Slattery, who played briefly for North Melbourne.[2]