About Jim Oppy
Lived 1921 – 2011 (aged 90). Jim Oppy was an Australian australian rules football player.
James Watson Oppy (8 March 1921 – 24 July 2011) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of James Thomas Oppy (1893–1935) and Doris Edna Oppy, née Watson (1895–1967), James Watson Oppy, known as "Jim", was born on 8 March 1921.
He was the older brother of Richmond player Max Oppy and cousin of Dick Reynolds, Tom Reynolds, and murdered lawyer Keith William Allan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Oppy?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jim Oppy born?
Jim Oppy was born on 8 March 1921 in Maryborough.
When did Jim Oppy die?
Jim Oppy died on 24 July 2011.
What was Jim Oppy's occupation?
Jim Oppy was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Jim Oppy?
Jim Oppy was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Oppy. https://biography.guide/jim-oppy/
MLA: "Jim Oppy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-oppy/.
Chicago: "Jim Oppy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-oppy/.
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