Jack Lackey

John Lackey (1924-2016) nicknamed "Jack" was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s.

He played for Western Suburbs in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

The following season, Lackey was part of the Western Suburbs side which won the minor premiership and reached the 1948 NSWRL grand final against Balmain.

In the second half, a long range try scored by Wests player Kevin Hansen gave Western Suburbs a 8-5 lead which they held onto until the end of the match winning their third premiership.

In 1950, Lackey finished as joint top try scorer for the club as they reached the 1950 NSWRL grand final against South Sydney.