About Des James
Lived 1952 – 2024 (aged 71). Des James was an australian rules football player.
Des James (1952 – 27 June 2024) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Sandy Bay in the Tasmanian Football League (TFL).
James, a back pocket, is noted his performances at the 1979 Perth State of Origin Carnival, which earned him a spot in the All-Australian team.
An Indigenous player, he was inducted into the Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame in 2005. His older brother Glenn James was an umpire in the Victorian Football League. Des James died on 27 June 2024.
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Who was Des James?
Australian rules footballer
When was Des James born?
Des James was born on 18 November 1952 in Shepparton.
When did Des James die?
Des James died on 27 June 2024 in Hobart.
What was Des James's occupation?
Des James was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Des James. https://biography.guide/des-james/
MLA: "Des James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/des-james/.
Chicago: "Des James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/des-james/.
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