James McMillan
Scottish footballer (1866-?)
About James McMillan
Born 1866. James McMillan was a British association football player and association football coach.
James McMillan (c. 1866 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played for Sunderland in 1884.
Sunderland career McMillan made his debut for Sunderland in a 3–1 loss to Redcar Tow F.C. on 8 August 1884 in the FA Cup. He was Sunderland's first professional captain as the team turned professional in 1886. After playing football, McMillan was the chairman of masonry company 'J. McMillan & Sons'.
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Who was James McMillan?
Scottish footballer (1866-?)
When was James McMillan born?
James McMillan was born in 1866 in Scotland.
What was James McMillan's occupation?
James McMillan was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James McMillan?
James McMillan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James McMillan (footballer, born c. 1866)
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