John Hogan 'Jack' Gervasoni (29 September 1929 – 9 February 1992) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and captain-coached Northcote in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
| Jack Gervasoni | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | John Hogan Gervasoni | ||
| Born |
29 September 1929 Daylesford, Victoria | ||
| Died |
9 February 1992 (aged 62) Kew, Victoria | ||
| Original teams | Daylesford, Ballarat (BFL) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1951–1956 | Fitzroy | 89 (86) | |
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 1957–1958 | Northcote (VFA) | 38 (6–32–0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1956. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He was educated at St Michael's Primary School and Presentation Convent Daylesford (now Convent Gallery) before attending Ballarat Teachers' College (now the Federation University).[1]
Originally playing for Daylesford Football Club, Gervasoni was recruited from Ballarat and played as a rover for Fitzroy in the VFL from 1951 to 1956. He was then captain-coach of Northcote in the VFA for two years.[2]
Gervasoni was also known for his community work. He was elected to the Kew City Council in 1971 and served as mayor in 1978. He was a trustee of the Yarra Bend Park and president of many local organisations. The changerooms at Kew's Willsmere Park were named after him.[1]
Gervasoni taught and coached sports at Burke Hall (Xavier College Preparatory School) where an oval was named in his honour following his death in 1992.[1]
Two of Gervasoni's children followed him into education, Ann Gervasoni and Clare Gervasoni.
References
edit- 1 2 3 University of Ballarat Honour Roll
- ↑ "Full Points Footy". Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2007.
External links
edit- Jack Gervasoni's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Italy Downunder