About John James
Lived 1934 – 2010 (aged 76). John James was an Australian australian rules football player.
John James (18 January 1934 – 8 December 2010) was a leading Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He won the Brownlow Medal, the highest individual honour in the sport, in 1961.
Recruited from St. Patrick's College, Ballarat where in one match in 1952, he kicked 35 goals against Ballarat High School.
James played for the Carlton Football Club from 1953 to 1963, playing 195 games. He finished third in the 1957 Brownlow Medal count and won the award in 1961.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John James?
Australian rules footballer, born 1934
When was John James born?
John James was born on 18 January 1934 in Robinvale.
When did John James die?
John James died on 8 December 2010 in Robinvale.
What was John James's occupation?
John James was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was John James?
John James was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John James (Australian rules footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John James. https://biography.guide/john-james-australian-rules-football-player/
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