About James Macauley
Lived 1889 – 1945 (aged 55). James Macauley was an Irish association football player.
James Lowry Macauley (born 24 November 1889 – 8 October 1945) was a professional footballer, who played for Rangers, Huddersfield Town and Preston North End. He also played football for Ireland, scoring one goal from six caps. He played as an inside forward.
Career His family moved to Belfast when he was young and he attended St. Enoch's Presbyterian School, before going to Belfast Royal Academy. McAuley played amateur football for Cliftonville, scoring in their Irish Cup final replay win over Bohemians in Dublin in 1909 and the Irish League victory in 1910, before signing for Rangers. During the Great war he returned to Ireland and guested for Belfast Celtic. In 1919 he returned to England, and played for Leicester City in the Second Division, the club had recently formed after the disbanding of the previous team in the city. At the end of his career he played for Grimsby Town and Lancaster Town and Morecambe.
Honours Cliftonville Irish Cup 1909 Irish League 1910 Preston North End Division Two Runners-up 1914-15
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Who was James Macauley?
Irish footballer (1889-1945)
When was James Macauley born?
James Macauley was born on 24 November 1889 in Portarlington.
When did James Macauley die?
James Macauley died on 8 October 1945 in Preston.
What was James Macauley's occupation?
James Macauley was an association football player.
What nationality was James Macauley?
James Macauley was Irish.
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