Jim Nixon

By Dave Picken - February 27 2016
Jim Nixon
It is with great sadness death that the club has learned of the sudden death of former skipper Jimmy Nixon ..

The highly respected former English teacher - at Henry Smith's and High Tunstall - failed to return from his usual run yesterday and was found a short time later.

As a scrum half and winger Jim was in the vanguard of the  cup winning sides of 1971 and 1972 - successes which paved the way for the club to reach the highest echelons of English rugby.

His half back pairing with Graeme Scarratt was forged at the Grammar School, and the pair were also leading lights for Hartlepool cricket club along with Rene Berthou. Jim was one of the leading opening bowlers in a highly competitive league.

He leaves Joan and Ruth and Matthew and the thoughts of everyone  at West are with them.

Funeral details to follow, 

 

 
Jim Nixon
Posted by: Official West Hartlepool RFC (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2016 12:33


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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Peter Wilkinson (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2016 17:47

Very sad to hear, rip Jim

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Cincinnati Kid (IP Logged)
Date: 27/02/2016 19:11

I saw Jim on my last visit home. He looked and sounded so fit and well, and that makes this news even harder to take. We have lost a great bloke, and a terrific club member. Our condolences to Joan and all the family,
Mick and Linda Dutton,
Cincinnati, OH



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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Denny Dixon (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2016 06:50

Completely frozen at this really sad news.What a shock, he was always looking so fit and healthy!! Jimmy was a real pal of mine from Elwick Road Junior School since the day he arrived, his father taking the headmaster post at Henry's. Spent many happy hours at his home (Hutton Avenue) or mine. Even had a mention in his book. At Grammar we were in the same class and house. Always had plenty of time for me whenever I was home and up the club matches, he was my source of all update information about all former schoolmates, seemed to knew about everybody!! Was always great to see him. Knew him with Joan from their beginning and were a very special pair. My heartfelt condolences go out to her specifically and his family as whole!!! As well as his rugby and cricket exploits he was also a very good goal keeper in the style of Ralph Guthrie (we always had a smile about that). His smiling face will be a great miss to whoever knew him. R.I.P. Jimmy. Your pal Denny!!

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Keith Parkinson (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2016 12:14

Very sad news indeed, I had the privilege and pleasure of playing alongside Jim during the early 70's. He was a highly respected, extremely quick and talented rugby player.

Deepest sympathy to Joan and family

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: MikeyBoy (IP Logged)
Date: 28/02/2016 12:55

Very sad to hear about this. Great memories of Mr Nixon coaching our rugby team at High Tunstall

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Alan Douglas (IP Logged)
Date: 02/03/2016 16:44

Beautifully put Dennis. I always remover him with a smile on his face

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: Denny Dixon (IP Logged)
Date: 02/03/2016 18:05

Thanks Alan. Still in deep shock!!But remembering that smile does help.

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Re: Jim Nixon
Posted by: lesliestuartpeacock@gmail.com (IP Logged)
Date: 04/03/2016 12:10

One of the Greats. RIP Jim

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