James Harold Flower (1907–1979) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. Jim 'Pansy' Flower was the brother of Harry Flower who was also a St. George first grade player and NSW rep.
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| Full name | James Harold Flower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 November 1907 Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 16 December 1979 (aged 72) Ingleburn, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Relatives | Harry Flower (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing career
editFlower came through the St. George juniors and made his first grade debut on 28 June 1930 in round 6. Flower was in the squad for the 1930 NSWRL Final against Western Suburbs but did not play. St George had won the initial final but due to the rules at the time, Wests were allowed to challenge for a rematch as they had finished as minor premiers. St George lost the replay 27–2 at the Sydney Sports Ground, Flower was injured for the match and was replaced by Alf Sadler.[2] [3]
After playing another season at St. George, Flower moved to Walcha, New South Wales as captain/coach in 1932 and then to Mudgee, New South Wales as captain/coach in 1933, and then the North Sydney club in 1934 for one season.[4]
He returned to the St. George club in 1935 to see out his career. In 1937 he was appointed Third Grade captain/coach before retiring. [5] Jim Flower remained at Saints for many years on the Football committee.
Death
editFlower died on 16 December 1979.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Jim Flower – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Western Suburbs History". Wests Magpies.
- ^ The Sun (Sydney) Grand Final Team Lists 4/10/1930 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/224237598?searchTerm=%22sadler%22%20%22st.george%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=193%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1930%7C%7C%7Cl-month=10
- ^ DAILY TELEGRAPH (Sydney) 11 May 1934 "Flower To Lead North Sydney" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246434978?searchTerm=%22jim%20flower%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
- ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edition ISBN 1875169571
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald (Death Notice) 17/12/1979
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