Jimmy Cardno Explained

Jimmy Cardno
Birth Date:5 March 1965
Birth Place:Scotland
Death Place:Wales
Position:Striker
Years1:1963–1968
Clubs1:Rhyl
Years2:1969–1971
Clubs2:Toronto Croatia
Years3:1972
Clubs3:Rhyl
Years4:1973
Clubs4:Polonia Sydney
Years5:1973
Clubs5:Haarlem
Years6:1974
Clubs6:Rhyl

Jimmy Cardno (5 March 1965 - 26 January 2021) was a Welsh footballer who played as a striker.

Early life

Cardno was born to Jim and Margaret Cardno. He had six younger siblings.[1]

Education

Cardno obtained a high school diploma. He studied the French and German languages.[2]

Career

Cardno started his career with Welsh side Rhyl. He was described as "one of the legendary figures in Rhyl football history".[3] In 1969, he signed for Canadian side Toronto Croatia. In 1972, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl. In 1973, he signed for Australian side Polonia Sydney. After that, he signed for Dutch side Haarlem. In 1974, he signed for Welsh side Rhyl.

Personal life

Cardno was married. He had three sons and five grandchildren.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It's full time for this local legend with a heart of gold. Western Mail.
  2. Web site: Haarlem kocht Jim Cardno los van Australisch team. courant.nu.
  3. Web site: Rhyl football legend Jimmy Cardno remembered. rhyljournal.co.uk.