Jim Baillie Explained

Jim Baillie
Fullname:James Baillie
Birth Date:8 June 1902
Birth Place:Hamilton, Scotland
Position:Right half
Youthclubs1:Wishaw
Years2:1926–1930
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:1930–1931
Years4:1931–1932
Caps4:5
Goals4:0

James Baillie (8 June 1902 – date of death unknown) was a Scottish professional footballer.

Career

Born in Hamilton, Baillie played for local youth side Wishaw before joining Derry Celtic. In 1926, he joined Football League First Division side Cardiff City.[1] However, with several established players such as Fred Keenor and Harry Wake in the side, Baillie struggled to break into the first team.[1] He made his professional debut on 25 September 1926 in a 2–0 defeat to Manchester United but made only three further appearances during the 1926–27 season.[2] The following year, he made just one appearance during a 5–1 defeat to West Ham United, his last appearance for the first team.[2]

He joined Fulham in 1930 before returning to Scotland a year later and signing for Dundee United.[3] He made his debut for the club in a 2–2 draw with Falkirk on 7 November 1931, making four further appearances for the club before being released in 1932.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 16 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  2. Book: Shepherd, Richard . The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. . SoccerData Publications . 2002 . 47 . Nottingham . 1-899-46817-X.
  3. Web site: Jim Baillie . Arab Archive . 18 September 2017.