Jimmy Brailey
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| Full name | James Albert Brailey | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 October 1919 Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 14 January 1981 (aged 61) Petersham, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Whiticker/Hudson | ||||||||||||||||||||||
James Albert Brailey (1919-1981) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Background
Brailey was born in Marrickville, New South Wales on 10 October 1919.
Playing career
Brailey came through the Newtown junior ranks to become a first grade player for Newtown as a hooker. He played seven seasons with Newtown between 1940–1947.
Brailey won a premiership with the club in 1943 and was a member of the team that were runners up in 1944. He was a part of a formidable forward pack which included legendary players including Frank Farrell, Gordon MacLennan, Chicka Cahill and Herb Narvo.[1]
Brailey died on 14 January 1981, aged 61.[2]
References
- ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 - ISBN 1875169571
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/1/1981