James Horton (footballer, born 1909)

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James Horton
Personal information
Date of birth 1909
Place of birth Newark, England
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Newark Town
1933–1936 Bradford City 3 (0)
Boston United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Horton (born 1909) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.

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Career

Born in Newark, Horton signed for Bradford City in June 1933 from Newark Town, leaving the club in August 1936 to sign for Boston United. [1] During his time with Bradford City he made three appearances in the Football League. [2]

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References

  1. Frost, p. 399
  2. Frost, p. 383