John Hugh James MC & Bar (4 May 1890 – 23 April 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1909 and 1916 and, upon returning from military service, from 1919 to 1923 for the Richmond Football Club.
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Personal information | |||
Full name | John Hugh James | ||
Date of birth | (1890-05-04)4 May 1890 | ||
Place of birth | Sale, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 23 April 1967(1967-04-23) (aged 77) | ||
Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
Original team(s) | Preston (VFA) | ||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1907-1908 | Preston (VFA) | ||
1909–1916 | Richmond (VFL) | 114 (51) | |
1919–1923 | Richmond (VFL) | 74 (68) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
He played for the (winning) Third Australian Divisional team in the famous "Pioneer Exhibition Game" of Australian Rules football, held in London, in October 1916. A news film was taken at the match.[2][3]
He served in the Australian Imperial Force from 1916 to 1919. Rising to the rank of lieutenant, he was wounded on active duty and twice awarded the Military Cross for bravery in the battlefield.[4][5][6][7]
Richmond Football Club 1920 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Minogue |
Richmond Football Club 1921 VFL premiers | |
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Coach: Minogue |
Captains of the Richmond Football Club | |
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VFL/AFL |
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AFL Women's |
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Jack Dyer Medal · Richmond Football Club best and fairest winners | |
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