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James Martin

1893 – 1940

British association football player

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Lived 1893 – 1940 (aged 46). James Martin was a British association football player.

James Martin (21 August 1892 – 9 February 1940) was a Scottish footballer who played for Hearts, Dumbarton, Rangers and Portsmouth, mainly as a left half. He won the Scottish Football League championship with Rangers in the 1917–18 season, making 18 appearances (although he also spent time on loan with both Airdrieonians and Morton during that campaign, and the whole of the next at Falkirk). He moved to English football with Portsmouth in 1921 and became a regular and eventually captain at Fratton Park, making over 200 appearances and winning the Football League Third Division South title in 1923–24. After leaving Pompey in 1927, he had short spells at Montrose and Aldershot.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Martin?

British association football player (1893-1940)

When was James Martin born?

James Martin was born on 21 August 1893 in Bo'ness.

When did James Martin die?

James Martin died on 9 February 1940 in Bo'ness.

What was James Martin's occupation?

James Martin was an association football player.

What nationality was James Martin?

James Martin was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Martin

· Wikidata: Q20712150

· DBpedia: James Martin (footballer, born 1893)

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