About Jim Blyth
Lived 1911 – 1979 (aged 67–68). Jim Blyth was a British association football player.
James Barnes Blyth (9 August 1911 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Newtongrange, Arniston Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City, Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk and St Johnstone.
Football career After spells with junior clubs Newtongrange and Armiston Rangers, Blyth joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1936. The centre half featured in 11 matches in his time at White Hart Lane. He moved on to Hull City in 1937 to play in a further 72 matches before having spells at Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk (loan), St Johnstone and Forfar Athletic.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jim Blyth's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jim Blyth's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Blyth?
Scottish footballer born in 1911
When was Jim Blyth born?
Jim Blyth was born on 9 August 1911 in Gorebridge.
When did Jim Blyth die?
Jim Blyth died in 1979.
What was Jim Blyth's occupation?
Jim Blyth was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Blyth?
Jim Blyth was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Blyth (footballer, born 1911)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Blyth. https://biography.guide/jim-blyth-association-football-player-1911/
MLA: "Jim Blyth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-blyth-association-football-player-1911/.
Chicago: "Jim Blyth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-blyth-association-football-player-1911/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC