About Jimmy Robinson
Lived 1881 – 1947 (aged 65). Jimmy Robinson was an australian rules football player.
James Johnston Robinson (15 November 1881 – 5 November 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family The son of George Robinson (1861–1946), and Jane Emiline Robinson (1864–1918), née Milson, James Johnston Robinson was born at Seymour on 15 November 1881.
He married Mary Anne Maud Martell (1883–1957) on 10 September 1912.
Football Recruited from a local Metropolitan Junior League team, Stanley United Football Club — its home ground was at Royal Park, Melbourne — he played his only game for the Carlton First XVIII (replacing Charlie Maplestone at full-back) against St Kilda, at Princes Park, on 25 May 1901, at the age of 19.
Death A retired railway employee, Robinson died (suddenly) at Seymour on 5 November 1947.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Robinson?
Australian rules footballer (1881-1947)
When was Jimmy Robinson born?
Jimmy Robinson was born on 15 November 1881 in Seymour.
When did Jimmy Robinson die?
Jimmy Robinson died on 5 November 1947 in Seymour.
What was Jimmy Robinson's occupation?
Jimmy Robinson was an australian rules football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Robinson (Australian footballer)
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