VALE Johnny Mowbray (574)

Born  13 December 1940 

Died 20 November 2009

This picture tells it all about Johnny "Jazza" Mowbray.

In the old weights Mowy was about 9 stone 7 pounds

and Big Norm Provan weight about 15 stone.

It was a real David and Goliath battle.

Jazza in 1966

Mowy passed away in his sleep on the 20th of November 2009.

He was a true Wests man having played from 1959 until 1968.

Mowy played 80 first grade games and scored 40 tries at that level.

Jazza also played 71 Reserve grade games and 3 Third grade games. 

In total he scored 75 tries and 1 goal

Jazza being tackled by a very young Billy Smith

Jazza had spent the last two weeks of his life at the Men of

League Wing at Habourside Haven, Shoal Bay.

Martin Cook, Executive Officer of the Men of League Foundation

has told me he was very happy there.

Jazza tackles Ross Bullock (a little late) 1966

Jazza in 2007 at the Pratten Park Reunion 

Jazza in the thick of it 1963 Grand Final.

To read more about John and his life in Rugby League please read the John Mowbray interview.

Its on the left hand side of this page.

Enjoy.