Jimmy Campbell
British association football player
About Jimmy Campbell
Lived 1921 – 2004 (aged 82–83). Jimmy Campbell was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Campbell (1921 – 1 October 2004) was a Scottish footballer who was with Clyde, whom he joined from junior team Benburb in 1943. He remained at Shawfield for over a decade, with the highlight being the Scottish Cup Final of 1949, but fell out with the club in 1954. He spent a season at Queen of the South and a season at Montrose before he was appointed Manager of junior club Troon in 1957.
Campbell was capped by Scotland against Belgium on 23 January 1946, the match ending 2–2 at Hampden thanks to a double from Jimmy Delaney.
On leaving the game he worked at Prestwick Airport from 1958 until his retiral in 1980 and lived nearby in Monkton. Jimmy died on 1 October 2004.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Campbell?
British association football player (1921-2004)
When was Jimmy Campbell born?
Jimmy Campbell was born in 1921 in Govan.
When did Jimmy Campbell die?
Jimmy Campbell died on 1 October 2004.
What was Jimmy Campbell's occupation?
Jimmy Campbell was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Jimmy Campbell?
Jimmy Campbell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Campbell (footballer, born 1921)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Campbell. https://biography.guide/jimmy-campbell/
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