Jimmy Collins (footballer, born 1872)

James Collins (1872–1900) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.[2]

Jimmy Collins
Personal information
Full name James Collins[1]
Date of birth 1872[1]
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Date of death 1900 (aged 27–28)[1]
Position(s) Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887–1888 Shawfield Athletic
1888–1890 Newcastle East End
1890–1892 Newcastle West End
1892–1893 Newcastle United
1893–1895 Nottingham Forest 40 (15)
1895–1897 Newcastle United 34 (9)
1897–1899 Sheppey United
1899 Chatham
Total 74 (24)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Jimmy Collins at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.