James Simpson Young (27 November 1921 – 1 October 1988) was an Australian rules footballer. He played for the Geelong Football Club in 1945, appearing in two games and scoring two goals.
| Jim Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Simpson Young | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 1 October 1988 (aged 66)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Cavendish, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Orford | ||
| Height | 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 101 kg (223 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1945 | Geelong | 2 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1945. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
edit- ^ "Obituary", The Age, 3 October 1988.
- Holmesby, Russell & Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
External links
edit- Jim Young's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jim Young at AustralianFootball.com