Jim Krakouer
James Gordon Krakouer (born 13 October 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the 1980s and '90s for North Melbourne and St Kilda in the VFL and Claremont in the WAFL. He is the father of former Richmond and Collingwood AFL player Andrew Krakouer and is renowned for his quickness, skill, courageous play, and his ability to pass to his brother Phil from seemingly almost any position. His career, however, has been overshadowed by his extensive criminal history.
| Jim Krakouer | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | James Gordon Krakouer | ||
| Nickname(s) | Jim | ||
| Date of birth | 13 October 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Mount Barker, Western Australia | ||
| Original team(s) | North Mt Barker | ||
| Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1977–1981 | Claremont | 88 (214) | |
| 1982–1989 | North Melbourne | 134 (229) | |
| 1990–1991 | St Kilda | 13 (7) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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