Jack Courtney (rugby league)
John David 'Jack' Courtney (1901-1948) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. Life and career. Born at St. Leonards, New South Wales in 1901, Courtney played his entire career at North Sydney. He played with them for seven seasons between 1924-1931 and was a prolific point scorer for the club. He became the NSWRFL top point scorer in 1924 and 1926. Death. Courtney died on 9 March 1948 at Royal North Shore Hospital, age 47.