About Jim Schellnack
Lived 1880 – 1968 (aged 87–88). Jim Schellnack was an australian rules football player.
James Schellnack ( – 24 May 1968 ) was an Australian rules footballer who played seven games for South Melbourne during the 1904 VFL season.
Family The son of Charles Frederick Schellnack (1831–1889), and Catherine Schellnack (1837–1922), née McDonald. James Schellnack (a.k.a. Shellnack) was born at Heathcote, Victoria in c.1880.
Football Brunswick (VFA) He played in 54 matches over five seasons (1899–1903) for the VFA Brunswick Football Club; and, on 8 August 1903, played in a team, against Essendon Town, at the Brunswick Oval, that also included a 17-year old John Curtin, the future Prime Minister of Australia, on the half-forward flank.
South Melbourne (VFL) Cleared from Brunswick to South Melbourne in June 1904,
Death He died at Parkville, Victoria on 24 May 1968.
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Who was Jim Schellnack?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jim Schellnack born?
Jim Schellnack was born in 1880 in Heathcote.
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Jim Schellnack died on 24 May 1968 in Parkville.
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Jim Schellnack was an australian rules football player.
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