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Jackie Chalmers

1886 – 1947

Scottish footballer

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About Jackie Chalmers

Lived 1886 – 1947 (aged 60). Jackie Chalmers was a British association football player.

Career Chalmers was born in Beith and started his career with Rutherglen Glencairn before turning professional with Rangers.

In October 1910 Chalmers was tempted south of the border again, signing for Woolwich Arsenal. Arsenal had been ailing in the First Division; they had only scored twice in their first six matches of the 1910–11 season and were languishing in seventeenth place. Chalmers made his debut against Bradford City on 8 October 1910 and soon had an immediate impact on Arsenal's season, scoring fifteen league goals (and one in the FA Cup, making him the club's top scorer with sixteen), as Arsenal finished a comfortable tenth.

Chalmers was a first-team starter the next season, but lost his place to Alf Common, who had been moved from inside-forward to centre-forward. Chalmers was unhappy playing for Arsenal's reserves and was transferred to Morton in March 1912.

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Also known as
John Chalmers

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jackie Chalmers?

Scottish footballer

When was Jackie Chalmers born?

Jackie Chalmers was born on 16 October 1886 in Beith.

When did Jackie Chalmers die?

Jackie Chalmers died on 5 July 1947.

What was Jackie Chalmers's occupation?

Jackie Chalmers was an association football player.

What nationality was Jackie Chalmers?

Jackie Chalmers was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jackie Chalmers

· Wikidata: Q6116276

· DBpedia: Jackie Chalmers

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