Jack Gilmore

Jack Gilmore was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a forward for NSW club Weston and the Australia national soccer team.[1]

Jack Gilmore
Personal information
Full name Jackson Gilmore
Date of birth 1894
Place of birth Northumberland, England
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Weston
National team
1923–1924 Australia 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

Jack Gilmore was born in Northumberland, England in 1894. He migrated from England to Australia in 1913, at age 18.[2] He was a worker in the mines and was playing local soccer. He was a service in the Middle East and Flanders in the first world war.

He spent his entire family life in Abermain as he enjoyed playing soccer locally at Weston playing for the Weston Workers Bears. When playing for the club, the club formed nickname for notable players called the "Geordie" players. Jack earned the nickname "Terror of the Geordies" for his attacking skill.

International career

Gilmore began his international career with Australia in June 1923 on their second historic tour against New Zealand, debuting in a 2–3 loss to New Zealand scoring his first goal on debut.[3][4] He became the first player based at Weston to play an international match for Australia.[5] He played once more, a year after in 1924 against Canada in a 0–0 draw.[6]

Career statistics

International
National teamYear[4]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1923001111
1924001010
Career total 0 0 2 1 2 1

References
  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. "Jack Gilmore: Soccer player". Cessnock City Council. 25 November 2009.
  3. "BIG SOCCER". The Newcastle Sun (1629). New South Wales, Australia. 16 June 1923. p. 5. Retrieved 6 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  5. "Legends". Weston Bears. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  6. "AUSTRALIA ONE UP". The Daily Mail (57). Queensland, Australia. 29 June 1924. p. 5. Retrieved 6 December 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
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