Jim Kemp (2 January 1947 − 23 November 2023) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Before debuting in the senior side, he played in Fitzroy's under-19s and reserves teams.[1][2]
| Jim Kemp | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Kemp | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1947 | ||
| Date of death | 23 November 2023 (aged 76) | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1965–67 | Fitzroy (VFL) | 16 (23) | |
| 1968–70 | Yarraville (VFA) | 32 (89) | |
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
After leaving Fitzroy, Kemp kicked 98 goals in 32 games for Yarraville in the Victorian Football Association from 1968 until 1970.[3] He was a lifetime member of Fitzroy.[2]
References edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 471. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ a b "The Fitzroy Football Club is saddened to hear of the passing of former teammate and lifetime Roys supporter, Jim Kemp". Facebook. Fitzroy Football Club.
- ^ "Kemp, James". The VFA Project.
External links edit
- Jim Kemp's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jim Kemp at AustralianFootball.com