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Jimmy Armstrong (footballer, born 1901)

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Date of birth
  
6 September 1901

Name
  
Jimmy Armstrong

Date of death
  
1977

Role
  
Footballer


Playing position
  
Forward

Died
  
1977

Years
  
Team

Position
  
Forward

Full name
  
James William Armstrong

Place of birth
  
Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, England

James William Armstrong (6 September 1901 – 1977) was a professional footballer who played for Spen Black and White, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Luton Town and Bristol Rovers.

Football career

Armstrong joined Chelsea from Spen Black and White in 1922. The forward played 29 matches and scored on nine occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1927 where he featured in a further 33 games and finding the net five times in all competitions. In 1930 he moved to Luton Town to compete in 10 matches. He finished his career at Bristol Rovers and played in nine matches and netting twice.

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