About Jim Tait
Jim Tait was an Australian rugby league player.
Jim Tait was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He coached South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade from 1941- 1943 and later served on the club's board 1929-32, 1935-38 and 1957-72. Tait also served the Rabbitohs in many roles as an administrator, and he was one of 14 people who were the first to be inducted as Life Members of the South Sydney Football Club in 1962. His brother Alec, also played for the Rabbitohs.
Playing career Tait was a Redfern United junior and made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1928 NSWRL season against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval.
Representative career Tait was selected by New South Wales in 1931 and played in two matches against Brisbane firsts and Toowoomba.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Tait?
Australian rugby league player
When did Jim Tait die?
Jim Tait died on 24 April 1972.
What was Jim Tait's occupation?
Jim Tait was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Jim Tait?
Jim Tait was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Tait (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Tait. https://biography.guide/jim-tait/
MLA: "Jim Tait." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-tait/.
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