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John Thomas "Jack" Cooper (21 February 1889 – 20 September 1917) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He died in action, whilst serving in the First AIF, during the Battle of Passchendaele. == Early life == Jack Cooper was the son of Fred and Florence Cooper. He was born in Fitzroy North on 21 February 1889, and he attended the Alfred Crescent State School in Fitzroy North.〔Main & Allen (2002), p.39. (Photograph of Alfred Crescent School, Fitzroy North, circa 1908 )〕 In his youth he was a fine cricketer as well as a highly talented footballer, and went on to be a regular player with the Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club.〔Main & Allen (2002), p.40.〕 He worked for the company of Fitzroy Football Club's President, D.J. "Don" Chandler, as a storeman.〔Main & Allen, D., (2002), p.41.〕 He and his wife, Margaret Malcolm Cooper, née Fletcher, resided at 38 York Street, Fitzroy North, and had one daughter, Margaret Isabel "Maggie" Cooper (1908–?), who became a teacher. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Jack Cooper (Australian rules footballer)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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