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Jim McDonald

1913 – 1984

Australian rules footballer, born 1913

Australian rules football player
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About Jim McDonald

Lived 1913 – 1984 (aged 71). Jim McDonald was an Australian australian rules football player.

James William McDonald (15 June 1913 – 28 September 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

McDonald won an incredible six consecutive South Gippsland Football League best and fairest awards from 1932 to 1937 and was also runner up in 1939, when playing for Dumbalk Football Club and near the end of his career had played 450 plus games.

Older brother of former Richmond player and coach, Alan McDonald.

The McDonald brothers were coach by their father, H S McDonald, who was still playing football at 58 and in his 37 season.

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Important facts

Born
15 June 1913, Ararat
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 September 1984, Meeniyan
Occupation
Australian rules football player
Nationality
Australia
Also known as
James William McDonald

People in Jim McDonald's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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William McDonald
1837 – 1916
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Alan McDonald
1963 – 2012
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim McDonald?

Australian rules footballer, born 1913

When was Jim McDonald born?

Jim McDonald was born on 15 June 1913 in Ararat.

When did Jim McDonald die?

Jim McDonald died on 28 September 1984 in Meeniyan.

What was Jim McDonald's occupation?

Jim McDonald was an australian rules football player.

What nationality was Jim McDonald?

Jim McDonald was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim McDonald

· Wikidata: Q18379036

· DBpedia: Jim McDonald (footballer, born 1913)

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