Jimmy Hamilton (footballer, born 1906)

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Jimmy Hamilton
Personal information
Date of birth 16 August 1906
Place of birth New Cumnock [1]
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) [2]
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Girvan Juniors
Hamilton Academical
Ayr United
1931–1932 Rochdale 77 (0)
1932–1938 Wrexham 163 (1)
1938 Carlisle United 23 (0)
1939 Chester City 0 (0)
Total263(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Hamilton (born 16 August 1906 [1] ) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Girvan Juniors, Hamilton Academical, Ayr United, Rochdale, Wrexham, Carlisle United and Chester City, as a full back. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Soccerdata. p. 112. ISBN   1-899468-67-6.
  2. "Wrexham. Revised methods for training". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xvi via Newspapers.com.
  3. Jimmy Hamilton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)