James Baillie (8 June 1902 – date of death unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer.

Jim Baillie
Personal information
Full name James Baillie
Date of birth (1902-06-08)8 June 1902
Place of birth Hamilton, Scotland
Position(s) Right half
Youth career
Wishaw
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Derry Celtic
1926–1930 Cardiff City 5 (0)
1930–1931 Fulham
1931–1932 Dundee United 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Hamilton, Baillie played for local youth side Wishaw before joining Derry Celtic. In 1926, he joined Football League First Division side Cardiff City.[1] However, with several established players such as Fred Keenor and Harry Wake in the side, Baillie struggled to break into the first team.[1] He made his professional debut on 25 September 1926 in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United but made only three further appearances during the 1926–27 season.[2] The following year, he made just one appearance during a 5–1 defeat to West Ham United, his last appearance for the first team.[2]

He joined Fulham in 1930 before returning to Scotland a year later and signing for Dundee United.[3] He made his debut for the club in a 2–2 draw with Falkirk on 7 November 1931, making four further appearances for the club before being released in 1932.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 16. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. ^ a b Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 47. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
  3. ^ a b "Jim Baillie". Arab Archive. Retrieved 18 September 2017.