John Quinn Sr.

John Michael Quinn Sr. (died 5 August 1954) was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club, captaining the club from 1904 to 1905.

Early life

John was the eldest of 7 children born to Michael Quinn and Mary Sidoli.

Junior Football

John began playing for local club Semaphore Central in the early 1890s.

Goldfields (1895–1899)

In 1895 John left for the Western Australian Goldfields for employment. During his years in Western Australia he played in the strong Goldfields competition for Kanowna Football Club (known as White Feather).

Return to Port Adelaide

John returned home and began playing for Port Adelaide around 1900.

Personal life

John Quinn Sr. was the father of future league footballers John Quinn Jr, Tom, Bob, and George. Both Tom and Bob Quinn would win premierships with Port Adelaide. Tom Quinn would later play for Geelong and is honoured in their team of the century. Likewise Bob Quinn is honoured in Port Adelaide's team of the century.

References

1. John Quinn
2. Aileen Quinn
3. John Cahill Medal
4. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
5. Tommy Quinn
6. Seán Quinn
7. List of Australian rules football families
8. List of Port Adelaide Football Club players (before 1997)
9. Jack Quinn (politician)
10. Richard Quinn (political consultant)
11. Pat Quinn (politician)
12. Goldfields Football League
13. Anthony Quinn filmography
14. John Womack
15. James Keach
16. 1907 SAFL season
17. 1981 Iowa State Cyclones football team
18. John Sidoli
19. Rockefeller family
20. Xavier Tillman