About Jim Cowell
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 71). Jim Cowell was an Australian australian rules football player.
James Richard Cowell (28 May 1885 – 6 December 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda and Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). In 1919, he was cleared to coach Camberwell in the Victorian Football Association (VFA).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Cowell?
Australian rules footballer (1885-1956)
When was Jim Cowell born?
Jim Cowell was born on 28 May 1885 in Heidelberg.
When did Jim Cowell die?
Jim Cowell died on 6 December 1956 in Burwood.
What was Jim Cowell's occupation?
Jim Cowell was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jim Cowell?
Jim Cowell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Cowell (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cowell. https://biography.guide/jim-cowell-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Cowell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-cowell-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Cowell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-cowell-australian-rules-football-player/.
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