J. McAdam
Association football player
About J. McAdam
Lived 1860 – 1937 (aged 77). J. McAdam was a British association football player and association football coach.
James McAdam (30 March 1860 – 16 October 1911) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right winger.
Career McAdam played club football for Third Lanark, and made one appearance for Scotland in 1880. A schoolmaster by profession, he worked on the Isle of Cumbrae and played for local teams, and later emigrated to the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. McAdam?
association football player (1860-1937)
When was J. McAdam born?
J. McAdam was born on 29 March 1860 in Thornliebank.
When did J. McAdam die?
J. McAdam died on 9 September 1937 in New York City.
What was J. McAdam's occupation?
J. McAdam was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was J. McAdam?
J. McAdam was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James McAdam (footballer)
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