James Martin
British footballer who played professionally in the 1920s
About James Martin
Lived 1898 – 1969 (aged 70–71). James Martin was a British association football player.
James Colin Martin (2 December 1898 – 1969) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Aberdare Athletic, Blackpool, Bristol City, Halifax Town, Reading, Southend United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Stoke.
Career Martin was born in Stoke-upon-Trent started his career with local clubs Stoke St Peter's and Basford before joining Football League club Stoke in 1919. He played 19 matches for the club and scored just the one goal which came in a 2–0 win over Nottingham Forest in the 1919–20 season. He then played for Halifax Town before ending his career with Congleton Town.
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1919–20 Second Division
1920–21 Second Division
1921–22 Third Division South
1922–23 Third Division South
1923–24 Third Division South
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1923–24 Third Division North
Reading 1924–25 Third Division South
Aberdare Athletic 1925–26 Third Division South
1926–27 Third Division South
1927–28 Second Division
Blackpool 1928–29 Third Division South
Southend United 1928–29 Third Division South
Halifax Town 1929–30 Third Division North
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Martin?
British footballer who played professionally in the 1920s
When was James Martin born?
James Martin was born on 2 December 1898 in Stoke-upon-Trent.
When did James Martin die?
James Martin died in 1969.
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
· DBpedia: James Martin (footballer, born 1898)
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