Date of birth 8 March 1884 Date of death 1917 (aged 32–33) Years Team | Place of birth Musselburgh, Scotland Playing position Name Jim Fleming | |
Full name James Brown Motgomerie Fleming | ||
James Brown Montgomerie 'Jim' Fleming (8 March 1884 – 1917) was a professional footballer who played for St Bernards, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Armadale Thistle.
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Football career
Fleming began his career at St Bernards before joining Newcastle United in 1912 where he participated in four matches. The right half signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1913 and featured in a further 19 matches and finding the net on three occasions. Fleming moved onto Armadale Thistle where he ended his playing career.
First World War
Fleming was one of 10 Spurs players killed in action in the First World War. He served with the Cameron Highlanders and died in March 1916.
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