Jim Duffy (rugby league)

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Jim Duffy
Personal information
Full nameJim Duffy
Playing information
Position Second-row, Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1915–20 Eastern Suburbs 77160048
Source: [1]

Jim Duffy was a rugby league footballer who played in the New South Wales Rugby League (NWSWRL) for Eastern Suburbs.

Duffy, A forward, played six seasons with Eastern Suburbs club between 1915 and 1920. [2]

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References

  1. "Jim Duffy - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.