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Jimmy Campbell (footballer, born 1886)

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Full name
  
James Campbell

Playing position
  
Left half

Died
  
May 1925

Date of death
  
May 1925 (aged 38)

Role
  
Football player


Name
  
Jimmy Campbell

Date of birth
  
12 November 1886

Years
  
Team

Position
  
Defender, Wing half


Place of birth
  
Newhaven, Scotland

James Campbell (12 November 1886 – May 1925) was a Scottish professional football left half who played for The Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and St Bernard's. His only cap for Scotland came against Wales on 3 March 1913.

Personal life

Campbell spent four years overseas with the British Army during the First World War. Deteriorating health after the war contributed to his retirement from football and death at the age of 38 in May 1925.

References

Jimmy Campbell (footballer, born 1886) Wikipedia