Jack Mather

J. (Jack) Mather *

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

As a member for distinguished performance

Inducted 2003

Migrated to Australia in 1951 from Coventry, England

Contributed to the game of soccer as a Player, Coach and Administrator, Played for Birkalla Rovers and Juventus before becoming Coach of Juventus and Enfield City

Represented Australia on 15 occasions and South Australia on 23 occasions between 1952 and 1962 of which 8 years was as captain, also won the Sydney Sporting Life Award when voted the Best Player in Australia in 1954