Jim Dwyer (rugby league)

James Roland 'Jim' Dwyer (1902-1983) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s.

Jim Dwyer
Personal information
Full nameJames Roland Dwyer
Born1 August 1902
Mount Lyell, Tasmania
Died13 May 1983
Ramsgate, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1922 St. George 5 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Dwyer was a pioneer player for the St. George club in their early years. A huge Front Row Forward from the Brighton juniors, Dwyer played one season for the Saints before embarking on a career in boxing in 1923 [2], and became national heavy-weight champion under the name Jim Rowland.[3]

Dwyer died at Ramsgate, New South Wales on 13 May 1983.[4]

References

  1. "Jim Dwyer - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  2. The MARCH OF THE DRAGONS by Ian Heads. 1998 (ISBN 0949853208)
  3. Encyclopedia Of Rugby League Players by Whiticker/Hudson. 1993 Edition (ISBN 1875169571)
  4. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 16/5/1983
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