James Wilson (1910s footballer) explained

James Wilson
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position:Goalkeeper
Clubs1:Newcastle Bentonians
Years2:1911–1914
Clubs2:Newcastle United
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Clubs3:North Shields Athletic

James H. Wilson was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as a goalkeeper.[1]

Personal life

Wilson served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[2]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United1912–13[3] First Division200020
1913–14101020
Career total301040

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 315.
  2. Web site: Newcastle United Footballers in the Great War . 28 October 2019 . North East War Memorials Project.
  3. Web site: James Wilson . 29 October 2019 . 11v11.com.