Jim Crowe

Jim Crowe (footballer)

James 'Jim' Crowe (born May 18, 1909) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1930s.

Crowe started his career as a half forward flanker before being moved into defence as a rebound player. He was a member of Carlton's losing 1932 Grand Final side and in 1936 crossed to Collingwood. In his first year with Collingwood he played in a premiership, occupying a back pocket in the Grand Final.

In 1947 he coached Footscray for a season, with the club finishing ninth out of the twelve clubs.

References

  • Full Points Footy: Jim Crowe
  • Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.

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