When the Reservoir-Lakeside Football Club joined the Diamond Valley League in 1950 Jack Clark was in the side. Jack passed away early Monday morning February 23, 2015 and has been reunited in heaven with his late wife Avis, another Lakies Legend.
Legend and champion are terms bestowed upon many who really have not earned the title. Jack Clark was both a champion footballer and absolute legend of Lakies. His following resume will make you understand and hopefully appreciate what he and also his family have given to the mighty Red & White.
Jack D. Clark
1st Lakies Player to play 100 “A” Grade Games.
Life Member 1964
President – 6 Years
Vice President – 9 Years
Committee Member – 19 Years
Selection Committee – 9 Years (Including the 1965 “A” Grade Premiership)
Commenced Playing 1950 playing 104 “A” Grade Games
Played in 1953 & 1954 Grand Finals
Voted Best Player on Ground in 1954 Drawn Grand Final
Treasuer 1961
Social Committee Member 1972-73
DVFL Delegate 1974
Junior Committee Member 1975
Father of Ian Clark – 100 Senior Games Reservoir –Lakeside
Father of Neil “Megs” Clark – 200 Senior Games, Captain, Coach, President, Champion Player
Husband of Avis – Avis – Life Member and Legend of Lakies
To those who have had the pride, privilege and honour to play footy for Lakies it is important we all recognise those who came before us so that we too were given the opportunity to represent our great club.
“There were no players before Jack Clark and there were none after Jack Clark”
Jack lived his life knowing that he was alive for every Lakies game ever. Sincere sympathy to all the Clark family
The siren has sounded and game is now over, rest in peace great man !
“We Will Fight”
posted 25/2/2015
Last Modified on 20/01/2016 15:18