Jimmy Armstrong (footballer, born 1899)

James Donald Armstrong (12 June 1899 – after 1932) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Accrington Stanley. He also played for Chester-le-Street and Stalybridge Celtic.[3]

Jimmy Armstrong
Personal information
Full name James Donald Armstrong[1]
Date of birth (1899-06-12)12 June 1899
Place of birth Chester-le-Street, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chester-le-Street
1921–1924 Barnsley 59 (0)
1925–1926 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 15 (0)
1927–1933 Accrington Stanley 260 (7)
Stalybridge Celtic
Total 334 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is Accrington Stanley's Football League appearance record holder.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Player search: Armstrong, JD (Jimmy)". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. ^ "The lure of promotion. Barnsley". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 11. ISBN 978-1899468676.