Jim Tait (rugby league)
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FullnameVictor James Tait
Born1904
Redfern, New South Wales, Australia
Died24 April 1972 (aged 67–68)
PositionFive-eighth, Centre, Lock
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| Full name | Victor James Tait | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1904 Redfern, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 24 April 1972 (aged 67–68) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Centre, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jim Tait was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He coached South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade from 1941- 1943 and later served on the club's board 1929-32, 1935-38 and 1957-72. Tait also served the Rabbitohs in many roles as an administrator, and he was one of 14 people who were the first to be inducted as Life Members of the South Sydney Football Club in 1962. His brother Alec, also played for the Rabbitohs.