About Jimmy Adamson
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 82). Jimmy Adamson was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Adamson (4 April 1929 – 8 November 2011) was an English professional footballer and football manager. He was born in Ashington, Northumberland. He made 486 appearances for Burnley, ranking him sixth in their all-time appearance list.
Adamson died on 8 November 2011, aged 82.
Honours Burnley Football League First Division: 1959–60 FA Cup runner-up: 1961–62
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Adamson?
English footballer (1929–2011)
When was Jimmy Adamson born?
Jimmy Adamson was born on 4 April 1929 in Ashington.
When did Jimmy Adamson die?
Jimmy Adamson died on 8 November 2011 in Nelson.
What was Jimmy Adamson's occupation?
Jimmy Adamson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Adamson?
Jimmy Adamson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Adamson. https://biography.guide/jimmy-adamson/
MLA: "Jimmy Adamson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-adamson/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Adamson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-adamson/.
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