John Reeves (footballer)

For the English soccer player of the 1980s, see John Reeves (footballer, born 1963).
John Reeves
Personal information
Date of birth2 September 1929
Date of death1 May 1970 (aged 40)
Original teamAssumption College, Victoria
Height/Weight185cm, 86kg
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1948-1955
1956
Total
North Melbourne
St Kilda
102 (36)
8 (1)
110 (37)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1956 season.

John Reeves (2 September 1929 - 1 May 1970)[1] was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League, (VFL). Originally from Assumption College, Kilmore, Reeves played in North Melbourne's losing 1950 VFL Grand Final side. His son Michael played for North Melbourne and Fitzroy in the 1980s,[2] and his Grandson Josh Caddy is listed with Geelong, first taken at Pick #7 in the 2010 NAB AFL Draft by the Gold Coast Suns and traded to Geelong at the conclusion of the 2012 season.

References

  1. "John Reeves - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  2. Holmesby, R & Main, J (2002). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers (4th ed.). Melbourne, Victoria: Crown Content. p. 542. ISBN 1-74095-001-1.

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