James Forrest (footballer, born 1894)

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James Forrest
Personal information
Date of birth 1894 (1894)
Place of birth Lesmahagow, Scotland
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Nethanvale Thistle
Maryhill
1915–1924 Clyde 190 (1)
1924–1925 Preston North End
1925–1926 Bethlehem Steel
1926–1927 Cowdenbeath 24 (1)
1927–1929 Providence Clamdiggers
International career
1921 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Forrest (born 1894) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as a centre half, [1] featuring for Clyde (eight years) and Cowdenbeath in Scotland, Preston North End in England and Bethlehem Steel and Providence Clamdiggers in the United States. [2]

Forrest was selected once for the Scottish Football League XI against the English Football League XI in 1921. [3]

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References

  1. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Forrest Jim Image 1 Clyde 1922, Vintage Footballers
  3. "[SFL player] James Forrest". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 30 July 2020.