John Yeates
For the New Zealand academic and botanist, see John Stuart Yeates.
| John Yeates | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1938 | ||
| Original team | West Gambier | ||
| Height/Weight | 196 cm / 83 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1959–1965 | Geelong | 86 (76) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 1965 season. | |||
John Yeates (born 30 August 1938) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Geelong's captain in 1961 and 1962, Yeates was a member of their premiership side in 1963 and kicked two goals in the grand final.
His son Mark played at Geelong in the 1980s and became famous for his part in the 1989 VFL Grand Final.
External links
- John Yeates's statistics from AFL Tables
- Full Points Footy: John Yeates
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