James Wilson (1910s footballer)

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James Wilson
Personal information
Full name James Henry Wilson [1]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Newcastle Bentonians
1911–1914 Newcastle United 3 (0)
North Shields Athletic
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Henry Wilson was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as a goalkeeper. [3]

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Personal life

Wilson served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War. [1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United 1912–13 [4] First Division 200020
1913–14 [4] First Division101020
Career total301040

References

  1. 1 2 "James Henry Wilson | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  2. "James Henry Wilson | Player Profile". toon1892 ~ for Newcastle United fans everywhere…. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  3. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 315. ISBN   978-1905891610.
  4. 1 2 "James Wilson". 11v11.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.