James Ernest Palmer (19 December 1877 – 3 February 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
| Jimmy Palmer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Ernest Palmer | ||
| Date of birth | 19 December 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 3 February 1947 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Sunbury, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Newtown | ||
| Position(s) | Wing | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897, 1899–1902 | Geelong | 53 (8) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1902. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family edit
The son of John Charles Palmer (1852-1945),[2] and Elizabeth Levesque Palmer (1855-1901),[3] née Dickson, James Ernest Palmer was born on 19 December 1877.
Death edit
He died on 3 February 1947.[4]
Notes edit
- ^ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2014). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (10th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. p. 684. ISBN 978-1-921496-32-5.
- ^ Deaths: Palmer, The Argus, (Wednesday, 5 December 1945), p.13.
- ^ Deaths: Palmer, The Age, (Saturday, 7 December 1901), p.5.
- ^ Deaths: Palmer, The Age, (Tuesday, 4 February 1947), p.7.
External links edit
- Jimmy Palmer's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Jimmy Palmer at AustralianFootball.com
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