The President, Board, staff and members of the Collingwood Football Club would like to express their sadness at the passing of 58-game player and Life Member, Jack Pimm.
At the age of 95, Jack was the oldest living VFL/ AFL player.
Recruited from Wattle Glen in Melbourne’s north-east, Jack was a tall, fast centre half forward who was known for his high marking.
He kicked 113 goals in his career and played three finals in the Black and White.
After his career came to a close, Pimm turned to coaching and led the club’s first Under-19s team in 1951.
War service ate a big chunk out of his career. He saw active service in New Guinea and Bougainville in the 15th Brigade 58/59th Battalion, and was awarded the Military Cross “for inspired and gallant service” in Bougainville in 1945.
He attended Collingwood’s traditional ANZAC Day clash with Essendon as a guest of the club in 2010.
The club would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the Pimm family.
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Jack Pimm
Games: 58
Goals: 113
Born: 7 October 1920
Recruited From: Wattle Glen
Debut: Round 4 1940 v North Melbourne
Final Game: Round 1 1950 v South Melbourne
Honours: Gordon Coventry Trophy (leading goal kicker) 1949, Life Member 1953
Vale Jack Pimm
The President, Board, staff and members of the Collingwood Football Club would like to express their sadness at the passing of 58-game player and Life Member, Jack Pimm.
