About Jimmy Armstrong
Lived 1904 – 1971 (aged 67). Jimmy Armstrong was a British association football player.
James Harris Armstrong (8 March 1904 – 13 April 1971) was an English footballer who played as a centre half.
Born in Lemington, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Armstrong played as an amateur at Easington Colliery, before turning professional in November 1926 with Clapton Orient.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Armstrong?
British association football player (1904-1971)
When was Jimmy Armstrong born?
Jimmy Armstrong was born on 8 March 1904 in Lemington.
When did Jimmy Armstrong die?
Jimmy Armstrong died on 13 April 1971 in Watford.
What was Jimmy Armstrong's occupation?
Jimmy Armstrong was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Armstrong?
Jimmy Armstrong was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Armstrong (footballer, born 1904)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Armstrong. https://biography.guide/jimmy-armstrong-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-armstrong-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Armstrong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-armstrong-association-football-player/.
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