Bobadil Hooper

John William "Bobadil" Hooper (17 March 1878 – 13 August 1928)^[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).^[2] He played 15 games with the Carlton team in 1899.^[3] His nickname is said to have come from a character in Ben Jonson's play Every Man in His Humour.^[3]

Bobadil Hooper
Hooper in 1899
Personal information
Full name	John William Hooper
Nickname(s)	Bobadil
Date of birth	17 March 1878
Place of birth	Carlton, Victoria
Date of death	13 August 1928(1928-08-13) (aged 50)
Place of death	Northcote, Victoria
Original team(s)	West Melbourne (VFA)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1899	Carlton	15 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1899.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com