Jimmy Munro (footballer, born 1905) explained

Jimmy Munro
Fullname:James Auchterlonie Munro[1]
Birth Date:20 May 1905
Birth Place:Maryhill, Scotland
Position:Forward
Years1:1925–1929
Clubs1:St Johnstone
Caps1:84
Goals1:55
Years2:1928
Clubs2:Raith Rovers (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:1
Years3:1929
Clubs3:Cardiff City
Caps3:14
Goals3:3
Years4:1929–1930
Clubs4:Millwall
Caps4:5
Goals4:2
Years5:1930–1931
Clubs5:St Johnstone
Caps5:6
Goals5:5

James Auchterlonie Munro (20 May 1905 – 1978) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.[2]

Career

Born in Glasgow, Munro developed a reputation as a prolific goalscorer while playing for St Johnstone,[1] scoring 29 goals in 36 Scottish Division One games in 1926–27 which remains a club record[3] and was only his second season as a senior. During his time with the Perth club, he was selected in a Scottish Football Association XI that travelled to Canada in 1927.[4] In February 1929, Munro signed for Cardiff City as a replacement for Hughie Ferguson but was unable to replicate his form in the Football League. He was allowed to join Millwall soon after but struggled to break into the first team before returning to St Johnstone.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes, Dean . The Who's Who of Cardiff City . Breedon Books . 2006 . 139 . Derby . 1-85983-462-0.
  2. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
  3. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/st-johnstone/244938/st-johnstones-stevie-may-has-paul-wrights-record-in-his-sights/ St Johnstone's Stevie May has Paul Wright's record in his sights
  4. Web site: Scottish FA Tour 1927 . canadiansoccerhistory.com . 15 November 2018.