About Jimmy Binning
Lived 1927 – 1991 (aged 63–64). Jimmy Binning was a British association football player.
Career
From the season 1948–1949 until his departure, Binning scored six goals in his 84 league games for Arbroath. Although selected for the 22 man squad for the 1954 FIFA World Cup, the Scottish Football Association only budgeted to take 13 players (including only one goalkeeper) to the finals in Switzerland. Binning was one of the players who stayed at home on reserve with the likes of Bobby Combe and Ernie Copland. Ex-Queens inside forward George Hamilton did travel after Bobby Johnstone with drew through injury.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Binning?
Scottish footballer (born 1927)
When was Jimmy Binning born?
Jimmy Binning was born on 25 July 1927 in Blantyre.
When did Jimmy Binning die?
Jimmy Binning died in 1991 in Airdrie.
What was Jimmy Binning's occupation?
Jimmy Binning was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Binning?
Jimmy Binning was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Binning. https://biography.guide/jimmy-binning/
MLA: "Jimmy Binning." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-binning/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Binning." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-binning/.
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