About James McWhirr
Lived 1905 – 1976 (aged 70–71). James McWhirr was a British association football player and association football coach.
James S. McWhirr (13 January 1905 – 1976) was a Scottish professional footballer of the 1920s who played as an outside right. Born in Partick, he joined Gillingham from Glasgow-based club Ashfield in 1925 and went on to make six appearances for the club in the English Football League. He left to join Norwich City in 1926.
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Who was James McWhirr?
Scottish footballer (1905-1976)
When was James McWhirr born?
James McWhirr was born on 13 January 1905.
When did James McWhirr die?
James McWhirr died in 1976.
What was James McWhirr's occupation?
James McWhirr was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James McWhirr?
James McWhirr was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James McWhirr. https://biography.guide/james-mcwhirr/
MLA: "James McWhirr." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-mcwhirr/.
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