John Barnett
Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer (1880-1918) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 38
John Thomas "Towser" Barnett was a pioneer Australian rugby union and rugby league footballer who won an Olympic gold medal for rugby at the 1908 Summer Olympics. He was one of Australia's early dual-code rugby internationals.
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Australia1907-1909
Australia
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About this person
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1918 · aged 38
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