James L. Stewart (16 February 1917 – 31 January 1942) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
| Jim Stewart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James L. Stewart | ||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1917 | ||
| Date of death | 31 January 1942 (aged 24) | ||
| Place of death | Royal Melbourne Hospital | ||
| Original team(s) | Kensington Juniors[1] | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1938–1941 | North Melbourne | 35 (19) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
History edit
Stewart could only manage six appearances in his first two league seasons but was a good performer in the reserves, winning the club's reserves best and fairest in 1939.[2] His efforts that year earned him more regular games in 1940, with 13 games and 10 goals.[3] He then played 16 of North Melbourne's 18 games in 1941 and won their most consistent player award.[4]
Before the 1942 season, Stewart fell seriously ill with appendicitis and died on 31 January following an operation at Royal Melbourne Hospital.[5]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ^ The Argus, "Forbes May Play", 17 May 1939. p. 26
- ^ "Jim Stewart". AFL Tables.
- ^ The Argus, "Kennedy Best And Fairest", 7 November 1941. p. 8
- ^ The Argus, "Death Of Footballer", 2 February 1942. p. 6
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