Jack Why

Coaching Career

Vital Statistics

Full Name
John Why
Born
Friday, 3rd April, 1903
Died
Sunday, 14th May, 1944 (Aged 41 years and 41 days)
Place Of Birth
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Known Family Links

Brother
Alby Why

Biography

Souths winger, the brother of Alby Why, represented NSW in consecutive years before touring with the 1933-34 Kangaroos. Why, who had been a non-playing reserve in the Third Test against Great Britain on the Lions tour of Australia in 1932, played in two Tests against England on tour as well as 15 other matches. Why was a member of the champion Rabbitoh teams that won premierships in 1931-32.
- ALAN WHITICKER

Coaching Career Statistics

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  • Anonymous
    18/12/2022

    My grandfather’s birth name was JACK Why not John Why as is stated here. Can

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