James Garner (footballer, born 1895)

James Albert Garner (18 July 1895 – 9 April 1975) was an English footballer who played as a full-back.

James Garner
Personal information
Full name James Albert Garner
Date of birth (1895-07-18)18 July 1895
Place of birth Pendlebury, England
Date of death 9 April 1975(1975-04-09) (aged 79)[1]
Height 5 ft 8 12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Full-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Army
1924–1926 Liverpool 5 (0)
1926–1927 Southport 26 (0)
1927–1928 New Brighton 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Born in Pendlebury, Lancashire,[2] Garner made five league appearances for Liverpool, and went on to play for Southport and New Brighton. He played in either of the full-back positions.[3]

References

  1. Hanssen, Kjell. "James Albert Garner (Jimmy Garner)". "Play Up, Liverpool". Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. "Walsall's Revival". Athletic News. 22 December 1924. p. 3. Retrieved 7 December 2018 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. Joyce, Michael (2012) [2002]. Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 107. ISBN 978-1-905891-61-0.


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