James Matthews (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Matthews (footballer)

Australian rules footballer and cricketer

Date of Birth: 28-Sep-1876

Place of Birth: Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia

Date of Death: 08-Oct-1963

Profession: cricketer, Australian rules footballer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Libra

James George Facey Matthews (27 September 1876 – 8 October 1963) was an Australian sportsman who played Australian rules football for North Adelaide in the South Australian Football Association (SAFA) and, as a cricketer, played seven Sheffield Shield matches for South Australia. Matthews was a member of North Adelaide's first three premiership sides, in 1900, 1902 and 1905.
He started his career as a forward and topped the club's goalkicking in his debut season before moving into the centre later in his career.
Matthews finished his career as a fullback and twice represented South Australia at interstate football.
In 1906 he captained North Adelaide, who finished second.