About James Soulsby
Lived 1897 – 1980 (aged 82–83). James Soulsby was an association football player and military personnel.
John Norman Soulsby (6 December 1897 – June 1980) was an English professional footballer who played as a right back in the Football League for Ashington, Newcastle United and South Shields.
Personal life Soulsby served as a private in the Northumberland Fusiliers and the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry during the First World War.
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Who was James Soulsby?
English footballer (1897-1980)
When was James Soulsby born?
James Soulsby was born on 6 December 1897 in South Shields.
When did James Soulsby die?
James Soulsby died in 1980 in Gateshead.
What was James Soulsby's occupation?
James Soulsby was an association football player and military personnel.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Soulsby. https://biography.guide/james-soulsby/
MLA: "James Soulsby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-soulsby/.
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