Jim Dwyer (rugby league)

James Roland Dwyer (1902–1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.

Jim Dwyer
Personal information
Full nameJames Roland Dwyer
Born(1902-08-01)1 August 1902
Mount Lyell, Tasmania, New South Wales
Died13 May 1983(1983-05-13) (aged 80)
Ramsgate, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1922 St. George 5 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 31 July 2019

Dwyer was a pioneer player for the St. George club in their early years. A huge Front Row Forward from the Brighton juniors, Dwyer played one season for the Saints before embarking on a career in boxing in 1923,[2] and became national heavy-weight champion under the name Jim Rowland.[3]

Dwyer died in Ramsgate, New South Wales on 13 May 1983.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Jim Dwyer – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  2. ^ The MARCH OF THE DRAGONS by Ian Heads. 1998 (ISBN 0949853208)
  3. ^ Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players by Whiticker/Hudson. 1993 Edition (ISBN 1875169571)
  4. ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 16/5/1983