Jim Sharkey
British association football player
About Jim Sharkey
Lived 1934 – 2014 (aged 80). Jim Sharkey was a British association football player and association football coach.
Jim Sharkey (12 February 1934 – 19 October 2014) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career Born in Glasgow, Sharkey played for Haverhill Rovers while on National Service. he signed for Celtic in 1954, making his senior debut for them in October 1955. He later played for Airdrie and Raith Rovers, making a total of 123 appearances in the Scottish Football League for all three clubs. He later played non-league football in England for Cambridge United, Wisbech Town, Corby Town, Bury Town, Newmarket Town, Sawston United and Girton.
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Who was Jim Sharkey?
British association football player (1934-2014)
When was Jim Sharkey born?
Jim Sharkey was born on 2 February 1934 in Glasgow.
When did Jim Sharkey die?
Jim Sharkey died on 19 October 2014.
What was Jim Sharkey's occupation?
Jim Sharkey was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jim Sharkey?
Jim Sharkey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Sharkey. https://biography.guide/jim-sharkey/
MLA: "Jim Sharkey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-sharkey/.
Chicago: "Jim Sharkey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-sharkey/.
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