Jim Tait (rugby league)

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Jim Tait
Personal information
Full nameVictor James Tait
Born1904
Redfern, New South Wales, Australia
Died24 April 1972 (aged 6768)
Playing information
Position Five-eighth, Centre, Lock
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1924–36 South Sydney 1643018
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1931 New South Wales 214011
Coaching information
Club
YearsTeamGmsWDLW%
1941 South Sydney
Source: [1]
As of 6 December 2022

Jim Tait was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He coached South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade from 1941- 1943 and later served on the club's board. His brother Alec, also played for the Rabbitohs.

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Playing career

Tait was a Redfern United junior and made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1928 NSWRL season against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. [2]

Representative career

Tait was selected by New South Wales in 1931 and played in two matches against Brisbane firsts and Toowoomba.

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References

  1. "Jim Tait - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN   1875169571