About Jimmy Davidson
Lived 1904 – 1953 (aged 49). Jimmy Davidson was an australian rules football player.
James Davidson (13 August 1904 – 24 November 1953) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
From Walhalla originally, Davidson played junior football for Melbourne, before breaking into the senior side in 1924. He played most of his football as a rover.
Davidson was a half forward flanker in Melbourne's 1926 premiership team.
He put together 83 consecutive games from 1927 to 1931.
Davidson went to Bendigo Football League club Castlemaine, as coach, in 1933. He won the league's best and fairest award, the Fred Wood Medal that season.
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Who was Jimmy Davidson?
Australian rules footballer
When was Jimmy Davidson born?
Jimmy Davidson was born on 13 August 1904 in Walhalla.
When did Jimmy Davidson die?
Jimmy Davidson died on 24 November 1953 in Greensborough.
What was Jimmy Davidson's occupation?
Jimmy Davidson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Davidson (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Davidson. https://biography.guide/jimmy-davidson-australian-rules-football-player/
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