Last updated : 19/05/2024 18:12:22
Introduction
Jackies Army are a Grassroots soccer team made up of 7 team members.
The team is from Perth, City of Perth, Australia.
Jackies Army started using TeamStats in March 2019 and so far have created match reports and statistics for 1 games.
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Jackies Army
Jackies Army is a football (soccer) team based in Perth, Australia. The team was founded in 1912 by soldiers from the 1st Australian Imperial Force.
The team has won the Western Australian State League championship 12 times, most recently in 2019.
History
Jackies Army was founded in 1912 by soldiers from the 1st Australian Imperial Force who were stationed in Perth. The team was originally called the "Perth Gunners" but was renamed Jackies Army in 1917.
The team played in the Western Australian State League from its inception until 1978, when it folded. The team was revived in 1996 and has since won the league championship 12 times.
Notable players
- Bill Wadsworth: Wadsworth was a goalkeeper who played for Jackies Army from 1912 to 1924. He was a member of the Australian national team that competed in the 1924 Olympic Games.
- Doug Laurie: Laurie was a forward who played for Jackies Army from 1925 to 1938. He was the leading scorer in the Western Australian State League in 1928 and 1930.
- Jack Hutton: Hutton was a defender who played for Jackies Army from 1939 to 1950. He was a member of the Australian national team that competed in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
Sources
- Jackies Army FC (Wikipedia)
- Jackies Army celebrate 100 years of football in Perth (The West Australian)
- Jackies Army (WA Football)
