Jim O'Hara
South Melbourne
AFL career
37 games1 goals
- Debut
- R1 1897 v MEL8 May 1897
- Most recent
- R1 1901 v STK4 May 1901
Stats
1901 | SME | 1 | 0.0 |
1900 | SME | 4 | 0.0 |
1899 | SME | 18 | 0.1 |
1897 | SME | 14 | 0.0 |
Bio
Jim O'Hara secures his place in history as a foundation player for South Melbourne, lining up for the club in the newly formed VFL's inaugural 1897 season. One of three brothers to represent the club during this era, he was a pacy and reliable wingman who provided stability through the midfield during the competition's pioneer years. O'Hara played a pivotal role in the club's 1899 campaign, taking the field alongside his brother Frank in the Grand Final against Fitzroy, where South Melbourne suffered an agonizing one-point defeat in muddy conditions. He retired after the 1901 season, remembered as a consistent contributor who helped establish the club as an early competitive force.
Profile
- Born
- 19 Sept 1874
- Died
- 14 July 1960 (aged 85y 299d)
- Birthplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
- Deathplace
- South Melbourne, VIC
Teams
Bio
1 revisionJim O'Hara secures his place in history as a foundation player for South Melbourne, lining up for the club in the newly formed VFL's inaugural 1897 season. One of three brothers to represent the club during this era, he was a pacy and reliable wingman who provided stability through the midfield during the competition's pioneer years. O'Hara played a pivotal role in the club's 1899 campaign, taking the field alongside his brother Frank in the Grand Final against Fitzroy, where South Melbourne suffered an agonizing one-point defeat in muddy conditions. He retired after the 1901 season, remembered as a consistent contributor who helped establish the club as an early competitive force.