Jimmy Brailey Explained

Jimmy Brailey
Fullname:James Albert Brailey
Birth Date:10 October 1919
Birth Place:Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Death Place:Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Retired:yes
Club1:Newtown
Year1start:1940
Year1end:47
Appearances1:63
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
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 . 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]

Notes and References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 -
  2. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 15/1/1981