Hughie James

This is the player profile for John Hugh James (a.k.a. Hughie James), born in 1890. He played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL, winning two premierships with Richmond (1920, 1921). He also represented Victoria at national football carnivals / championships.

Not to be confused with:
John James (b. 18/01/1934) - Carlton and Victoria (VFL)

Player Details

Name: John James
Full Name: John Hugh James
Alias: Hughie James
DOB: 04/05/1890
DOD: 23/04/1967
Height: 185cm
Weight: 89kg

Player History

  • VFL/AFL History: (1909-1916, 1919-1923) - 188 matches, 119 goals
    • Richmond (1909-1916, 1919-1923) - 188 matches, 119 goals
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative History:

Player Accolades

  • VFL/AFL Accolades:
    • Richmond (1909-1916, 1919-1923)
      • 188 matches played for Richmond in the VFL/AFL, with 18 as captain
      • 1920, 1921 premierships won with Richmond in the VFL/AFL
  • Football Carnival / Championship Representative Accolades:
    • Victoria (1914)
      • 1 match played for Victoria in football carnivals / championships

Season History

Season Premiership Team Matches Goals Rounds
1909 VFL Season Richmond 11 1 R05-07, R11-18
1910 VFL Season Richmond 18 5 R01-18
1911 VFL Season Richmond 16 5 R03-18
1912 VFL Season Richmond 17 8 R01-16, R18
1913 VFL Season Richmond 18 7 R01-18
1914 VFL Season Richmond 18 9 R01-18
1915 VFL Season Richmond 15 14 R01, R03-04, R06-13, R15-18
1916 VFL Season Richmond 1 2 R01
1919 VFL Season Richmond 8 4 R12-13, R15-16, R18, SF, PF, GF
1920 VFL Season Richmond 17 20 R01-02, R04-07, R09-11, R13-18, SF, GF
1921 VFL Season Richmond 19 23 R01-08, R10-17, SF, PF, GF
1922 VFL Season Richmond 15 13 R01-02, R05-11, R13-18
1923 VFL Season Richmond 15 8 R01, R04-10, R12-18

Captain History

The season history for match day captaincy.

Season Premiership Team Matches Rounds
1913 VFL Season Richmond 18 R01-18