Jim Wright (Australian footballer)

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Jim Wright
Personal information
Full name James Wright
Nickname(s) Jim Wright
Date of birth (1949-09-26) 26 September 1949 (age 71)
Original team(s) North Hobart [1]
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
1970 — 1972 Geelong 20 (5)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1972.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

James Wright (born 26 September 1949), more commonly known as Jim Wright, is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the Victorian Football League (now known as the Australian Football League). [2]

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References

  1. Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN   9781920910785.
  2. "Australian Football — Jim Wright — Player Bio". australianfootball.com. Retrieved 26 November 2014.