Jim Ballantyne

Challenge Cup Competition
Games:
Goals: 1
Career: 1868

James 'Jim' Ballantyne came to Carlton in 1868, originally played with Royal Park 1865 - 1866.

Ballantyne also played with Melbourne 1865, University 1865, Warehousemen 1865, Banks 1867, Ballarat 1871.
Probably James Lindsay Ballantyne.
Born 1844 Scotland.
Died 29 May 1904 Barkley St. St. Kilda, aged 60 years.
He was a bank inspector with the London Bank of Australia Ltd.
Jim was the eldest son of Rev. James Ballantyne, the reverend at Scotch College and at Ballarat. (RofAd) (Age May 31 p1, 1904)
James had a brother Albert.
J. and A. Ballantyne attended Scotch College in 1857.
There is a photo believed to be of J.and A. Ballantyne (wikitree/watmufftrunk collection)

1868 June 06
Named in the squad to play Emerald Hill at Emerald Hill.
(The Argus)

1868 June 20
Ballantyne named in the Carlton squad of 26.
20 of these players to be selected to play South Yarra Football Club at South Yarra.
(The Argus)

1868 August 15
Ballantyne was carried from the M.C.G. after a clash which left him badly shaken.
This match against Melbourne ended in a nil all draw.
(The Argus)