Hugh James
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| Birth | , |
| Recruited from | Essendon (VFA)/Preston (VFA) |
| Height and weight | 185 cm / 89 kg |
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| Debut | 1909, Richmond vs. , at |
| Team(s) | Richmond (1909-1916, 1919-1923)
188 games, 119 goals |
| ¹ Statistics to end of 2006 season | |
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Hugh James was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1909 and 1916 and, upon returning from military service, from 1919 to 1923 for the Richmond Football Club.
He served in the AIF between 1916 and 1919 . Rising to the rank of Lieutenant, he was wounded on active duty and twice won commendations for bravery in the battlefield.
[edit] References
- Hogan P: The Tigers Of Old, Richmond FC, Melbourne 1996
- Richmond Football Club - Hall of Fame
| Preceded by Dan Minogue |
Richmond Best and Fairest winner 1921 |
Succeeded by Mel Morris |
| Preceded by Mel Morris |
Richmond Best and Fairest winner 1923 |
Succeeded by Vic Thorp |
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