About Jim Molyneux
Lived 1895 – 1950 (aged 54–55). Jim Molyneux was a British association football player.
Jim Molyneux (born in Port Sunlight) was an English footballer who played for Stockport County and Chelsea. He was a capable goalkeeper and popular with the Stamford Bridge crowd. Though not prone to theatrical displays like some keepers he did take risks.
Club career
Jim Molyneux started playing with Stockport County. In 1910 he transferred to David Calderhead's Chelsea where he became a first team regular. though others suggest the first goal was as a result of an error on his part. He would go on to make 239 appearances for Chelsea, keeping 77 clean sheets, before finally leaving in 1923.
Honours Chelsea FA Cup runner-up: 1914–15
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Molyneux?
English footballer
When was Jim Molyneux born?
Jim Molyneux was born in 1895 in Port Sunlight.
When did Jim Molyneux die?
Jim Molyneux died in 1950.
What was Jim Molyneux's occupation?
Jim Molyneux was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Molyneux?
Jim Molyneux was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Molyneux. https://biography.guide/jim-molyneux/
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