Jim Crowe
Australian rules footballer
About Jim Crowe
Lived 1909 – 1979 (aged 70). Jim Crowe was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
James Patrick Crowe (18 May 1909 – 21 May 1979) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Crowe?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jim Crowe born?
Jim Crowe was born on 18 May 1909 in Carlton.
When did Jim Crowe die?
Jim Crowe died on 21 May 1979 in Kew East.
What was Jim Crowe's occupation?
Jim Crowe was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Crowe (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Crowe. https://biography.guide/jim-crowe/
MLA: "Jim Crowe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-crowe/.
Chicago: "Jim Crowe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-crowe/.
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