| Jack Thomson | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jack Thomson | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 1929 | ||
| Original team(s) | Prahran Thirds | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1949–53 | Melbourne | 64 (46) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1953. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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