About James Moir
Lived 1900 – 1961. James Moir was an association football player.
James Moir (1900 – 11 February 1961) was a soccer player who played as a defender for Toronto Ulster United. Born in Scotland, he played for Canada.
Career Moir was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and moved to Toronto, Canada in 1913. He played with Linfield Rovers junior team, and later with Toronto All Scots. He played with Toronto Ulster United in the Inter-City League and later in the National Soccer League. In 1932, he participated in the NSL Championship final where Toronto defeated Montreal Carsteel for the title.
He died on February 11, 1961, in Toronto from coronary thrombosis. In 2017, he was inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.
International career Moir made his debut for the Canada men's national soccer team on November 8, 1925, against the United States in a friendly match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Moir?
Canadian association football player
When was James Moir born?
James Moir was born in 1900 in Edinburgh.
When did James Moir die?
James Moir died on 11 February 1961 in Toronto.
What was James Moir's occupation?
James Moir was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Moir (soccer)
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