About Jimmy Boyd
Lived 1907 – 1991 (aged 83). Jimmy Boyd was a British association football player.
James Murray Boyd (29 April 1907 – 22 March 1991) was a Scottish professional footballer, who played as an outside right.
Born in Glasgow, Boyd began his career with junior side Petershill before turning senior with Edinburgh side St Bernards. He joined Newcastle United in 1925 and stayed there for ten years, making 214 appearances and scoring 64 goals for the Magpies. During this period he helped his side win the FA Cup in 1932 and earned one cap for Scotland, in 1933; however, the result was a defeat to Ireland and he was one of five in the Scottish team who were not selected for international duty again.
Boyd joined Derby County for £1,000 in May 1935, before moving to Bury then Dundee, both in 1937.
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Who was Jimmy Boyd?
Scottish footballer (1907-1991)
When was Jimmy Boyd born?
Jimmy Boyd was born on 29 April 1907 in Glasgow.
When did Jimmy Boyd die?
Jimmy Boyd died on 22 March 1991.
What was Jimmy Boyd's occupation?
Jimmy Boyd was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Boyd?
Jimmy Boyd was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Boyd (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Boyd. https://biography.guide/jimmy-boyd/
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