Jimmy Whitehead

James W. Whitehead (1870–1929) was an English footballer who played at both professional and international levels as an inside right.

Jimmy Whitehead
Personal information
Full nameJames Whitehead
Date of birth1870
Place of birthChurch, Lancashire, England
Date of death1929 (aged 58–59)
Position(s)Inside right
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Peel Bank Rovers
1890–1892Accrington73(23)
1892–1897Blackburn Rovers86(22)
1897–1898Manchester City24(7)
Accrington Stanley
Total183(52)
International career
1893–1894England2(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Church, Lancashire, Whitehead played in the Football League for Accrington, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City.[1] He also earned two caps for the England national side between 1893 and 1894.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 278. ISBN 1899468676.
  2. ^ "Jimmy Whitehead". Englandstats.com.
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