Player Profile

JIM GILLESPIE


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Height: 6' 0"

Weight: 255 lbs.

Birthplace: Iowa Falls, IA        

Birthdate: 2-4-1962

Marital Status: Married, wife Karen,3 children, Drew, Lexi and Molly, one grandchild, Lyric

Residence: Iowa Falls

Occupation: President Campbell Supply Company

Date started playing: Long time ago

Primary position: Prop

Previous Clubs: Never!

Favorite opponent: I don't favorites.

Biggest rugby accomplishment: Team members voting me  team MVP.           

Biggest rugby disappointment: Loss to Palmer in the finals of the All Iowa   Tourney in 1997.  Final score 19-17.

Best rugby memory: First game I played with my 14 year old son against Iowa State University in 1999.  Also the All Iowa Championship wins.  Looking forward to many more!

Other hobbies: Spending time with family boating,  riding motorcycles, Snowboarding with Drew,  Playing with Molly and Lyric and Spending time with my best friend- Karen.