James Watson Oppy (8 March 1921 – 24 July 2011)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). [2]
Jim Oppy | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | James Watson Oppy | ||
Date of birth | (1921-03-08)8 March 1921 | ||
Place of birth | Maryborough, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 24 July 2011(2011-07-24) (aged 90) | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
1945 | Melbourne | 3 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
The son of James Thomas Oppy (1893-1935)[3] and Doris Edna Oppy, née Watson (1895-1967), James Watson Oppy, known as "Jim", was born on 8 March 1921. He was the older brother of Richmond player Max Oppy and cousin of Dick Reynolds, Tom Reynolds, and murdered lawyer Keith William Allan.