About James Ward
Lived 1865 – 1900. James Ward was a British association football player.
James Ward (28 March 1865 – 25 August 1941) was a semi-professional footballer who was part of the Blackburn Olympic team which won the FA Cup in 1883, playing at left back. On 14 March 1885, he played for England, his only international appearance, in a 1–1 draw with Wales. Ward was a cotton weaver by trade.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Ward?
English footballer (1865-1900)
When was James Ward born?
James Ward was born on 28 March 1865 in Blackburn.
When did James Ward die?
James Ward died in 1900.
What was James Ward's occupation?
James Ward was an association football player.
What nationality was James Ward?
James Ward was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Ward (footballer, born 1865)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Ward. https://biography.guide/james-ward-association-football-player/
MLA: "James Ward." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-ward-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "James Ward." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-ward-association-football-player/.
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