Jim Bullions
James Law Bullions (12 March 1924 – June 2014), known as Jim or Jimmy Bullions, was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Law Bullions[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 March 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Dennyloanhead, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | June 2014 (aged 90) | ||
| Place of death | Barlborough, Derbyshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Chesterfield | |||
| Clowne | |||
| 1944–1946 | Derby County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1947 | Derby County | 17 | (0) |
| 1947–1950 | Leeds United | 35 | (0) |
| 1950–1954 | Shrewsbury Town | 131 | (2) |
| 1954–1956 | Worksop Town | ||
| 1956 | Gresley Rovers | ||
| 1956–1958 | Sutton Town | ||
| 1958–1960 | Matlock Town | ||
| 1960–1962 | Alfreton Town | ||
| Total | 183 | (2) | |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1960–1971 | Alfreton Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Dennyloanhead, Bullions spent his early career as an amateur at Chesterfield and Clowne,[2] before playing in the Football League for Derby County, Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town.[3] He later played non-league football for Worksop Town, Gresley Rovers, Sutton Town, Matlock Town and Alfreton Town, also managing the latter club.[2]
He died in June 2014.[4]
References
- "Jim Bullions". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
- "Profile". Oz White LUFC.
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- "Derby County Saddened To Learn Of Jim Bullions' Passing". Derby County F.C. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
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