James Campbell
Scottish footballer, born 1869
About James Campbell
Lived 1869 – 1938 (aged 69). James Campbell was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Paterson Campbell (29 March 1869 – 20 April 1938) was a Scottish footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Scotland, mainly as a centre forward, though he could also play at centre half. He won the Scottish Football League's Division Two title twice (1897–98 and 1898–99), and played in the 1898 Scottish Cup Final which Kilmarnock lost to Rangers; in the previous season's competition he had scored 27 goals in 13 matches as they reached the semi-finals.
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Who was James Campbell?
Scottish footballer, born 1869
When was James Campbell born?
James Campbell was born on 29 March 1869 in Kilmarnock.
When did James Campbell die?
James Campbell died on 20 April 1938 in Kilmarnock.
What was James Campbell's occupation?
James Campbell was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James Campbell?
James Campbell was British.
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· DBpedia: James Campbell (footballer, born 1869)
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