Jim Tait (rugby league)
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| Full name | Victor James Tait | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1904 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 1972 (aged 67–68) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Five-eighth, Centre, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jim Tait was an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for the South Sydney in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. He coached South Sydney Rabbitohs first grade from 1941- 1943 and later served on the club's board. His brother Alec, also played for the Rabbitohs.
Playing career
[edit]Tait was a Redfern United junior and made his first grade debut for South Sydney in round 9 of the 1928 NSWRL season against North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. [2]
Representative career
[edit]Tait was selected by New South Wales in 1931 and played in two matches against Brisbane firsts and Toowoomba.
References
[edit]- ^ "Jim Tait - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571