About James Nicholl
Lived 1890 – 1955 (aged 64–65). James Nicholl was a British association football player.
James Nicholl (12 January 1887 – 21 December 1948) was a Scottish footballer who played mainly as an outside left.
After starting his professional football career with Airdrieonians, he moved to England in 1910 to join Middlesbrough. During his time at Middlesbrough, Nicholl made 56 appearances, and scored 13 goals. In January 1914, he signed for Liverpool, where he played at Anfield for eighteen(18) months. Nicholl notably featured in the 1914 FA Cup Final, (having scored both his team's goals to win the semi-final victory). However, his career in England was ended by the outbreak of World War I. Afterward, he returned to Scotland and had a brief spell with Hamilton Academical.
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Who was James Nicholl?
Scottish footballer (1890-1955)
When was James Nicholl born?
James Nicholl was born in 1890 in Port Glasgow.
When did James Nicholl die?
James Nicholl died in 1955 in Glasgow.
What was James Nicholl's occupation?
James Nicholl was an association football player.
What nationality was James Nicholl?
James Nicholl was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Nicholl. https://biography.guide/james-nicholl/
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