Jim Anderson

This is the player profile for Jim Anderson, born in Casterton, Victoria in 1869. Played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Essendon (1897, 1901).

Player Details

Name: James Anderson
Alias: Jim Anderson
DOB: 17/11/1869
POB: Casterton, Victoria
DOD: 13/09/1947
Height: 179cm

Player History

Full Team History: Essendon
Total Matches (Goals): 136 (13)
VFL/AFL Team History: Essendon (1897-1905)
VFL/AFL Matches (Goals): 136 (13)

Player Accolades

VFL/AFL Debutant: 1st player to debut for Essendon in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Matches Played: 136 matches played for Essendon in the VFL/AFL (1897-1905), with 35 as captain
VFL/AFL Premierships: 1897, 1901 premierships won with Essendon in the VFL/AFL
VFL/AFL Leadership: Essendon team captain (1903-1904)
VFL/AFL Leadership: Essendon team vice-captain (1899)

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