Jack Troy

John Bernard Troy (1927–1995), was an Australian rugby league footballer in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL)- Australia's major rugby league competition. He also represented Australia internationally and New South Wales against Queensland.

Newtown career

The son of a jockey, Troy was a former professional runner, who after missing Olympic selection began his rugby league career with the Newtown club in 1949 where he played 4 seasons. In just 34 appearances for Newtown, the winger, scored 37 tries.

He holds the Newtown club record for the most tries in a match, scoring 6 against Eastern Suburbs in 1950.

Jack Troy was the 1950 NSWRFL season top try scorer with 16 tries.

Representative career

In 1950 he played two matches for New South Wales and then was selected to represent Australia. He played in first Australian test side to win the ashes in 30 years in which he played in the first and third test. He is listed on the Australian Players Register as Kangaroo No. 276.

In 1953 Troy joined the Eastern Suburbs club, but he only played in 3 matches after a constant leg injury forced his retirement. Troy is rocognised as the Tricolours 415th player.

In his later years Jack Troy became chairman of selectors at the St George Dragons club.

Troy died in 1995.