Jim Crowe
Carlton and Collingwood
AFL career
104 games37 goals
- Debut
- R1 1929 v ESS27 Apr 1929
- Most recent
- R11 1937 v HAW3 July 1937
Coaching career
19 games8 wins10 losses1 draws
- First
- R1 1947 v STK19 Apr 1947
- Most recent
- R19 1947 v FIT30 Aug 1947
Stats
Bio
Recruited from Royal Rovers, Jim Crowe arrived at Carlton in 1929 and initially made his mark as a clever half-forward and rover with a keen eye for goal. As his career progressed, he transitioned into a rebounding defender, where his ball-handling skills and determination made him a vital component of the Blues' backline. He became a regular finals player during a strong era for the club, notably featuring in the back pocket during Carlton’s heartbreaking 1932 Grand Final loss to Richmond, where he formed a dependable defensive unit alongside star fullback Frank Gill.
Crowe’s time at Princes Park ended abruptly after the 1934 season following a dispute over his role in the team, leading him to walk away from the club. After sitting out the entire 1935 season, he crossed to arch-rivals Collingwood in 1936, a move that yielded immediate redemption. He slotted seamlessly into the Magpies' defence and played a key role in their 1936 premiership victory over South Melbourne, finally securing the flag that had eluded him at his previous club. He played one final season in 1937 before retiring, eventually returning to the league a decade later to coach Footscray for a single season.
Profile
- Born
- 18 May 1909
- Died
- 21 May 1979 (aged 70y 3d)
- Height
- 171 cm
- Weight
- 72 kg
Teams
- Carlton83 games, 37 goals1929–1934
- Collingwood21 games, 0 goals1936–1937
Coaching
- Footscray (Senior Coach)194719 games (W8 L10 D1), 42.1%
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Royal Rovers, Jim Crowe arrived at Carlton in 1929 and initially made his mark as a clever half-forward and rover with a keen eye for goal. As his career progressed, he transitioned into a rebounding defender, where his ball-handling skills and determination made him a vital component of the Blues' backline. He became a regular finals player during a strong era for the club, notably featuring in the back pocket during Carlton’s heartbreaking 1932 Grand Final loss to Richmond, where he formed a dependable defensive unit alongside star fullback Frank Gill.
Crowe’s time at Princes Park ended abruptly after the 1934 season following a dispute over his role in the team, leading him to walk away from the club. After sitting out the entire 1935 season, he crossed to arch-rivals Collingwood in 1936, a move that yielded immediate redemption. He slotted seamlessly into the Magpies' defence and played a key role in their 1936 premiership victory over South Melbourne, finally securing the flag that had eluded him at his previous club. He played one final season in 1937 before retiring, eventually returning to the league a decade later to coach Footscray for a single season.