Jimmy Williams (footballer, born 1888)

James Williams (1888 – 1951) was an English footballer who played for Stoke City.[1]

Jimmy Williams
Personal information
Full name James Williams[1]
Date of birth 1888[1]
Place of birth Stoke-upon-Trent, England[1]
Date of death 1951 (aged 6263)[1]
Place of death Stoke-on-Trent, England[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
19??–1908 Tunstall Swifts
1908–1911 Stoke 8 (0)
1911–19?? Hanley Swifts
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Williams was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played amateur football with Tunstall Swifts before joining Stoke City in 1908.[1] He spent three seasons at the Victoria Ground during which time he was used as a reserve player and made nine appearances.[1] In 1911 Williams returned to amateur football with Hanley Swifts.[1]

Career statistics

Club Season League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke[1] 1908–09 200020
1909–10 501060
1910–11 100010
Career Total 801090

References

  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
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