Jim Dwyer (rugby league)
James Roland Dwyer (1902–1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
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| Full name | James Roland Dwyer | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 August 1902 Mount Lyell, Tasmania, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 May 1983 (aged 80) Ramsgate, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 31 July 2019 Source: [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dwyer was a pioneer player for the St. George club in their early years. A huge Front Row Forward from the Brighton juniors, Dwyer played one season for the Saints before embarking on a career in boxing in 1923,[2] and became national heavy-weight champion under the name Jim Rowland.[3]
Dwyer died in Ramsgate, New South Wales on 13 May 1983.[4]
References
- "Jim Dwyer – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- The MARCH OF THE DRAGONS by Ian Heads. 1998 (ISBN 0949853208)
- Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players by Whiticker/Hudson. 1993 Edition (ISBN 1875169571)
- Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 16/5/1983
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