| James Tompkins | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James John Tompkins | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jimmy | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1895–1908 | Port Adelaide | 147 (151) | |
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