Jack Hamilton

Who was Jack Hamilton?

Jack Hamilton was an Australian rules football player in the Victorian Football League before becoming a prominent administrator.

Hamilton was known as a tough full-back who played with Collingwood Football Club in the VFL from 1948 to 1957 for a career total of 154 games and 16 goals. He also represented Victoria in one game.

His administrative career spanned 29 years and included:

VFL Assistant Secretary 1957-1967,

VFL Manager Administration 1967-1977,

General Manager 1977-1984,

Chief Commissioner 1984-1986.

Hamilton was killed in an car accident whilst travelling to a football match.

Hamilton was inducted to the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.