About Jimmie Graham
Lived 1902 – 1986 (aged 84). Jimmie Graham was a rugby union player.
James Graham (19 June 1902 — 5 September 1986) was a Scottish international rugby union player.
Graham was born in Selkirk and educated at Kelso High School.
A Kelso farmer, Graham played his rugby as a wing-forward. He was the first Scotland international to come out of Kelso RFC and played for his country from 1926 to 1932, gaining a total of 15 caps. His early matches were as part of an all-Border back row, beside Hawick RFC players Doug Davies and Willie Welsh. In 1934, Graham captained the Barbarian sevens side to the Twickenham sevens title.
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Who was Jimmie Graham?
rugby player
When was Jimmie Graham born?
Jimmie Graham was born on 19 June 1902.
When did Jimmie Graham die?
Jimmie Graham died on 5 September 1986.
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Jimmie Graham was a rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmie Graham. https://biography.guide/jimmie-graham/
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