About Jimmy Goonan
Lived 1897 – 1988 (aged 91). Jimmy Goonan was an australian rules football player.
James Edward Goonan (9 February 1897 – 24 June 1988) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1920s.
Goonan spent three seasons with Carlton's seniors without establishing a place in the team when in 1925 he was picked to captain-coach the seconds. A wingman, he immediately had an influence by steering the club to three successive premierships from 1926 to 1928. In 1927 he also played some games with the seniors.
Originally from Brunswick, Goonan returned to the VFA in 1929 and captain-coached Preston for two seasons.
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Who was Jimmy Goonan?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1897-1988)
When was Jimmy Goonan born?
Jimmy Goonan was born on 9 February 1897 in Carlton.
When did Jimmy Goonan die?
Jimmy Goonan died on 24 June 1988 in Caulfield South.
What was Jimmy Goonan's occupation?
Jimmy Goonan was an australian rules football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Goonan. https://biography.guide/jimmy-goonan/
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