About Jim Heenan
Lived 1930 – 1999 (aged 69). Jim Heenan was an australian rules football player.
Jim P. Heenan (19 May 1930 – 29 October 1999) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
His father, also named Jim, made eight appearances for North Melbourne in 1930.
Heenan had a good debut season at Essendon, winning their award for the best first year player and also polling seven votes in the Brownlow Medal. A back pocket defender, he came off the bench in the 1957 VFL Grand Final, but played in the losing team.
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Who was Jim Heenan?
Australian rules footballer, born 1930
When was Jim Heenan born?
Jim Heenan was born on 19 May 1930.
When did Jim Heenan die?
Jim Heenan died on 29 October 1999.
What was Jim Heenan's occupation?
Jim Heenan was an australian rules football player.
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· DBpedia: Jim Heenan (footballer, born 1930)
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