Jim Pollock (rugby union) explained

Birth Name:James Allan Pollock
Birth Date:1958 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ru Position:Wing
Ru Amateuryears:1974-1979
1979-1981
1981-1986
1986-1995
Ru Amateurclubs:Novocastrians
Northern Football Club
Gosforth
Novocastrians
Ru Nationalyears:1982-1985
Ru Nationalcaps:8
Ru Nationalpoints:(8)

Jim Pollock (born 16 November 1958 in Newcastle) is a Scottish former international rugby union player. His nickname was "Lucky Jim". Jim played eight games for Scotland between 1982 and 1985.[1] Famously scoring on his debut against Wales, at Cardiff Arms Park where Scotland hadn't won in 20 years.[2] Jim scored his second try against New Zealand in a 25-25 draw - to date Scotland's best ever result against the All blacks. Pollock worked as a Police Officer for Northumbria Police and later Isle of Man and previously worked as a P.E. teacher Kenton School & Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne.

References

  1. Web site: Jim Pollock - Rugby Union - Players and Officials - ESPN Scrum. ESPN scrum.
  2. Web site: ‘Lucky’ Jim Pollock on his brief but bright career. scotsman.com.