Jimmy Freeborough Explained

James Freeborough
Birth Date:13 February 1879
Death Date:January 1961
Birth Place:Stockport, England
Death Place:Stockport, England
Position:Defender
Years1:1902–1904
Clubs1:Stockport County
Years2:1904–1906
Clubs2:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:1906–1908
Clubs3:Leeds City
Years4:1908–
Clubs4:Bradford Park Avenue

James Freeborough (13 February 1879 – January 1961) was an English footballer who played as a full back for Stockport County, Leeds City and Bradford Park Avenue as well as non-league football for various other clubs.[1] [2] [3]

Career

Freeborough signed to Tottenham in 1904 and his home debut occurred on 21 November 1904 in the Western League in a match against Plymouth Argyle that Tottenham won 2–0. He stayed with the club for two seasons and played a total of 20 appearances, scoring one goal.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Definitive History of Leeds United - Players - Jimmy Freeborough 1906-08. www.mightyleeds.co.uk. 28 March 2023.
  2. Web site: The English National Football Archive . Enfa.co.uk . 2022-04-27.
  3. Rochdale AFC: The Official History 1907–2001 by Steven Phillipps.