| Birth name | James Allan Pollock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 November 1958 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jim Pollock (born 16 November 1958) in Newcastle is a Scottish former international rugby union player. His nickname was "Lucky Jim". Jim played eight games for Scotland between 1982 and 1985.[1] Famously scoring on his debut against Wales, at Cardiff Arms Park where Scotland hadn't won in 20 years.[2] Jim scored his second try against New Zealand in a 25-25 draw - to date Scotland's best ever result against the All blacks. Pollock worked as a Police Officer for Northumbria Police and later Isle of Man and previously worked as a P.E. teacher Kenton School & Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne.
References
- ↑ "Jim Pollock - Rugby Union - Players and Officials - ESPN Scrum". ESPN scrum.
- ↑ "'Lucky' Jim Pollock on his brief but bright career". scotsman.com.
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