James Hamilton
Scottish football player
About James Hamilton
Lived 1901 – 1975 (aged 73–74). James Hamilton was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Hamilton (16 June 1901 – 1975) was a Scottish footballer who played as a left back for Vale of Clyde, St Mirren, Rangers, Blackpool, Barrow, Armadale and Scotland. He was a full-back.
Career Blackpool Bargeddie (Lanarkshire)-born Hamilton made his debut for Harry Evans' Blackpool at home to Bristol City on 15 September 1928, six games into their 1928–29 Football League campaign. He made a further 24 League appearances that season as the Tangerines finished eighth in Division Two.
He started the first three League games of the following 1929–30 season, which proved to be the club's first and, as of 2015, only championship that saw them promoted to the top flight for the first time. They were his final appearances for the club.
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Who was James Hamilton?
Scottish football player (1901–1975)
When was James Hamilton born?
James Hamilton was born on 16 June 1901 in Bargeddie.
When did James Hamilton die?
James Hamilton died in 1975.
What was James Hamilton's occupation?
James Hamilton was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James Hamilton?
James Hamilton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Hamilton (footballer, born 1901)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Hamilton. https://biography.guide/james-hamilton-association-football-player-1901/
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