About Jim Cairney
Lived 1931 – 2018 (aged 86–87). Jim Cairney was a British association football player.
James Cairney (13 July 1931 – 2018) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half-back in the Football League for York City, in Scottish junior football for Strathclyde and Shawfield Juniors, in North America for Toronto Roma, New York Ukrainians and Hartford Italia and was on the books of Portsmouth without making a league appearance. He would play with league rivals Toronto Sparta for the 1959 season and once more was selected to the All-Star team. For the 1961 NSL season, Toronto Sparta was renamed, Toronto Roma. Cairney would play in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League in 1962 when Toronto Roma became a member. He would re-sign with Toronto for the 1963 season.
Jim Cairney was the brother of Scottish actor and writer John Cairney. Jim Cairney died in Canada in the summer of 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Cairney?
Footballer (born 1931)
When was Jim Cairney born?
Jim Cairney was born on 13 July 1931 in Glasgow.
When did Jim Cairney die?
Jim Cairney died in 2018.
What was Jim Cairney's occupation?
Jim Cairney was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Cairney?
Jim Cairney was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cairney. https://biography.guide/jim-cairney/
MLA: "Jim Cairney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-cairney/.
Chicago: "Jim Cairney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-cairney/.
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