About Jim Townsend
Lived 1945 – 2020 (aged 75). Jim Townsend was a British association football player.
James Clabby Townsend (2 February 1945 – 19 October 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for St Johnstone, Middlesbrough, Heart of Midlothian, and Morton. He made four appearances for the Scotland national team during a 1967 overseas tour that the Scottish Football Association decided in October 2021 to reclassify as full internationals. In 1976, he played in the National Soccer League with London City and Toronto Italia.
In 1977, he served as the head coach for Windsor Stars in the National Soccer League. In early 1978, the Windsor Stars dismissed him from his post.
Townsend died on 19 October 2020, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Townsend?
British association football player (born 1945)
When was Jim Townsend born?
Jim Townsend was born on 2 February 1945 in Greenock.
When did Jim Townsend die?
Jim Townsend died on 19 October 2020 in Canada.
What was Jim Townsend's occupation?
Jim Townsend was an association football player.
What nationality was Jim Townsend?
Jim Townsend was British.
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