Jimmy Thurgood
Australian rules footballer
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James Alfred Thurgood (21 June 1876 – 31 July 1946) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]
Hotham, Victoria
Malvern, Victoria
| Jimmy Thurgood | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Alfred Thurgood | ||
| Born |
21 June 1876 Hotham, Victoria | ||
| Died |
31 July 1946 (aged 70) Malvern, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Essendon District | ||
| Height | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1897 | Essendon | 3 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1897. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Family
The son of James Thurgood (1841-1923),[2] and Elizabeth Thurgood (1844-1894), née Weir,[3] James Alfred Thurgood was born in Hotham, now known as North Melbourne, Victoria on 21 June 1876.
He was the cousin of Essendon great Albert Thurgood.[4]
Football
He made his debut for Essendon in the match against Fitzroy on 29 May 1897. He scored two goals, one of which "[was] a magnificent long angled shot, which fairly staggered the spectators".[7][8] His cousin, Albert Thurgood, who also played for Essendon, was described as the “first icon of football”.[9]
Death
He died at Malvern, Victoria on 31 July 1946.[10]
