Jim Gregory

Jim Gregory (13 February 1876 – 14 May 1949) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Family The son of George Gregory (1839-1911), and Christina Gregory (1846-1910), née Mcpherson, James Grant Gregory was born at Ballarat, Victoria on 3 February 1876.

He married Honora "Nora" O'Connor (1874-1948), in Perth, Western Australia on 24 November 1905. Collingwood's 1896 VFA premiership team. Gregory is at far left of second row. Siblings There were a number of talented footballers among his brothers, including: John "Jack" Gregory, born "McPherson" (1864-1923), played in the VFA with Footscray. George James Wellington Gregory (1866–1907), played in the Ballarat competition. Charles Waterloo Gregory (1867–1939), played in the Ballarat competition. and Footscray (1897 to 1901). Frederick Birchall Gregory (1878–1968), played in the VFA with West Melbourne. Duncan Alexander Gregory (1880–1964), played in the VFA with West Melbourne. Three of Duncan's sons played VFL football: Harold Valentine "Harry" Gregory (1902–1993) with Essendon; John James "Johnny" Gregory (1905–1992), with North Melbourne; and Bruce Gregory (1915–1998), also with North Melbourne. Ernest Henry "Harry" Gregory (1882–1945), played in the VFA with West Melbourne. Alfred Compton Gregory (1884–1924), played in the VFA with West Melbourne. Frank Gregory (1888–1951), played in the VFA with West Melbourne.

Collingwood (VFL) He played for Collingwood against St Kilda, at Victoria Park, on 8 May 1897 (kicking 1 goal) for Collingwood, in the team's first-ever game in the new VFL competition. He went on to play another 46 games for Collingwood (with another 16 goals) over five seasons (1897 to 1901).

Umpire On his retirement he became an umpire; and, over four seasons (1908 to 1911) he was the boundary umpire for 31 VFL matches and 14 country matches.

Death He died at East Malvern, Victoria on 14 May 1949.