About Jimmy Allan
Lived 1897 – 1982 (aged 85). Jimmy Allan was a British association football player and association football coach.
Jimmy Allan (29 June 1896 – 19 May 1982) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played for East Fife, Cowdenbeath and Falkirk, and managed Dundee United.
Early life Jimmy Allan was born in Cowdenbeath, Fife in 1896.
Honours Manager Dundee United Emergency War Cup Runner-up: 1 1939–40
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Allan?
Scottish footballer (1897-1982)
When was Jimmy Allan born?
Jimmy Allan was born on 20 February 1897 in Cowdenbeath.
When did Jimmy Allan die?
Jimmy Allan died on 12 September 1982 in Dundee.
What was Jimmy Allan's occupation?
Jimmy Allan was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Allan?
Jimmy Allan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Allan (footballer, born 1896)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Allan. https://biography.guide/jimmy-allan/
MLA: "Jimmy Allan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-allan/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Allan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-allan/.
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