Jimmy Williams (footballer, born 1888) explained

Jimmy Williams
Fullname:James Williams
Birth Date:1888
Birth Place:Stoke-upon-Trent, England
Death Place:Stoke-on-Trent, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:19??–1908
Clubs1:Tunstall Swifts
Years2:1908–1911
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:1911–19??
Clubs3:Hanley Swifts

James Williams (1888–1951) was an English footballer who played for Stoke City.[1]

Career

Williams was born in Stoke-upon-Trent, England, and played amateur football with Tunstall Swifts before joining English association football club Stoke City in 1908.[1] He spent three seasons at the Victoria Ground, during which time he was used as a reserve player and made nine appearances.[1] In 1911, Williams returned to amateur football with Hanley Swifts.[1]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke1908–09200020
1909–10501060
1910–11100010
Career Total801090

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.