James Lindsay (28 August 1880 – 1925) was an English professional footballer who launched his career as a full back. He played over 250 matches in the Football League, predominantly for Bury.[1] Lindsay was part of the Bury team that won the FA Cup in 1903. They defeated Derby County 6–0 in the final, which remains the record winning margin for the final.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Lindsay | ||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1880 | ||
| Place of birth | Stockton-on-Tees, England | ||
| Date of death | 1925 (aged 44–45) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Jarrow | |||
| 1899–1900 | Newcastle United | 2 | (0) |
| 1900–1901 | Burnley | 30 | (0) |
| 1901–1910 | Bury | 247 | (27) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lindsay's brother, Billy, was also a professional footballer, and played with him at Newcastle.[2]
References
edit- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939.
- ^ a b Jones, Trefor (1996). The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 147. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
- ^ "Cup final results". The Football Association. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
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