About James Brogan
Lived 1865 – 1951 (aged 85–86). James Brogan was a British association football player.
James Brogan (June 17, 1864 – 1951) was a Scottish footballer who played for the majority of his career at Bolton Wanderers. He played mostly as an inside-left or outside-left.
Having started his career in the amateur game with his local club Beith, he signed for Hibernian in 1883. He scored six goals on his senior debut for the club, in a 10–1 Scottish Cup win against Edina. He was then signed by Hibernian's Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts.
1892
When Brogan lost his place in the Bolton team in 1892, he left football and went to work in the shipyards, eventually retiring at the age of 85.
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Who was James Brogan?
Scottish footballer (1865-?)
When was James Brogan born?
James Brogan was born in 1865 in Beith.
When did James Brogan die?
James Brogan died in 1951.
What was James Brogan's occupation?
James Brogan was an association football player.
What nationality was James Brogan?
James Brogan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Brogan (footballer, born 1865)
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