James Sibraa (1896–1982) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.
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Full name | James Benjamin Sibraa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Bourke, New South Wales, Australia | 20 August 1896|||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 27 December 1982 Dulwich Hill, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 86)|||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career edit
Originally from Rockley, New South Wales, Jim Sibraa joined St. George in the club's second season in 1922 before returning to his home in rural New South Wales.[2]
War service edit
Jim Sibraa also served in the Australian Army in World War II.[3]
Death edit
Sibraa died on 27 December 1982 at Dulwich Hill, New South Wales aged 86.[4]
References edit
- ^ "J Sibraa - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ Whiticker/Hudson "The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players" 1995 Edtn.
- ^ WW2 Roll: James Benjamin Sibraa http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/Veteran.aspx?serviceId=A&veteranId=310783
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald - Death Notice: 28/12/1982