15 Facts About Jim Krakouer

James Gordon Krakouer was born on 13 October 1958 and 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.

Jim Krakouer is renowned for his quickness, skill, courageous play, and his ability to pass to his brother Phil from seemingly almost any position.

Jim Krakouer's career has been overshadowed by his extensive criminal history.

Jim Krakouer is the father of former Richmond and Collingwood AFL player Andrew Krakouer.

Jim Krakouer made his senior football debut for North Mount Barker in 1974 at the age of 15, kicking five goals.

Jim Krakouer moved to Perth to play for Claremont in the WAFL in 1977.

Jim Krakouer performed well and maintained his position in the side for the rest of the season.

Jim Krakouer was named in the state squad, and Phil scored more goals than any other debutant.

Jim Krakouer made his interstate debut in 1979, a year before Phil.

Jim Krakouer was awarded the Syd Barker Medal for club best and fairest in 1986 and topped the goalkicking again in 1986 and 1988.

The Jim Krakouer brothers were praised for their highly skilful play and the manner in which they often passed to each other from almost any position.

Jim Krakouer was named in the Indigenous Team of the Century in 2005.

Jim Krakouer was convicted in the same court of driving causing death in 1976.

In 1996, Jim Krakouer was convicted and imprisoned for 16 years for his part in a drug-trafficking scheme transporting amphetamines from Melbourne to Perth.

Jim Krakouer has had restraining orders held against him due to his violent behaviour.