About Roy James
Lived 1900 – 1975 (aged 75). Roy James was an Australian australian rules football player.
Melville Leroy James (28 January 1900 – 20 October 1975) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Originally from Golden Point in the Ballarat Football League, it was expected that South Melbourne would recruit James, but in what was described as a "triumph" by the Football Record, the Melbourne secretary, Andrew Manzie, signed him instead. He was cleared to Essendon in 1926, but never played a senior match for the Bombers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roy James?
Australian rules footballer
When was Roy James born?
Roy James was born on 28 January 1900 in Ballarat.
When did Roy James die?
Roy James died on 20 October 1975 in Alfredton.
What was Roy James's occupation?
Roy James was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Roy James?
Roy James was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy James. https://biography.guide/roy-james/
MLA: "Roy James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-james/.
Chicago: "Roy James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-james/.
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