Jack Davidson

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Jack Davidson
Personal information
Full name David John Davidson
Date of birth(1875-05-10)10 May 1875
Place of birth Bealiba, Victoria
Date of death 3 November 1952(1952-11-03) (aged 77)
Place of death Elsternwick, Victoria
Original team(s) Albert Park
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1898–99 Melbourne 10 (0)
1900 South Melbourne 07 (0)
Total17 (0)
Umpiring career
YearsLeagueRoleGames
1906 VFL Field umpire 1
VFL Boundary umpire 44
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1900.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

David John Davidson (10 May 1875 – 3 November 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Originally from Albert Park, Davidson had just three seasons in the VFL but later returned as a boundary umpire. He officiated in 44 matches, most notably the 1905 Grand Final, as well as field umpiring a match in the 1906 season.

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