Jim Schellnack
Australian rules footballer
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James Schellnack[a] (c. 1880 – 24 May 1968[1]) was an Australian rules footballer who played seven games for South Melbourne during the 1904 VFL season.[2]
Heathcote, Victoria
Parkville, Victoria
| Jim Schellnack | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Schellnack | ||
| Born |
abt 1880 Heathcote, Victoria | ||
| Died |
24 May 1968 (aged 88) Parkville, Victoria | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1899–1903 | Brunswick (VFA) | 50 (8) | |
| 1904 | South Melbourne | 7 (6) | |
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of Charles Frederick Schellnack (1831–1889),[3] and Catherine Schellnack (1837–1922), née McDonald.[4][5] James Schellnack (a.k.a. Shellnack) was born at Heathcote, Victoria in c.1880.
Football
Brunswick (VFA)
He played in 54 matches over five seasons (1899–1903) for the VFA Brunswick Football Club; and, on 8 August 1903, played in a team, against Essendon Town, at the Brunswick Oval, that also included a 17-year old John Curtin, the future Prime Minister of Australia, on the half-forward flank.[6][7]
South Melbourne (VFL)
Cleared from Brunswick to South Melbourne in June 1904,[8][9][10]
Death
He died at Parkville, Victoria on 24 May 1968.[11]