Jim Fitzgerald (footballer)
Jim Fitzgerald (14 December 1924 – 6 June 2003)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong and St Kilda in the VFL.
| Jim Fitzgerald | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Fitzgerald | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 1924 | ||
| Date of death | 6 June 2003 (aged 78) | ||
| Original team(s) | CYMS Geelong | ||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1944–1950 | Geelong | 108 (14) | |
| 1951–1952 | St Kilda | 14 (0) | |
| Total | 122 (14) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
A backman, Fitzgerald was a best and fairest winner for Geelong in 1945 and briefly captained them during the 1949 season. He finished his career at St Kilda before retiring in 1952.
References
- "James Fitzgerald - Player Bio". Australian Football. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
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