Jimmy Collins
English footballer (1903-1977), played for West Ham United
About Jimmy Collins
Lived 1903 – 1977 (aged 73–74). Jimmy Collins was a British association football player.
Personal life
Collins owned and trained greyhounds for racing, with his 'Golden Hammer' finishing second in the 1931 English Greyhound Derby at White City Stadium. His brother, Ted, was an amateur international footballer who played for West Ham, Leyton and Walthamstow Avenue.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Collins?
English footballer (1903-1977), played for West Ham United
When was Jimmy Collins born?
Jimmy Collins was born on 28 September 1903 in Brentford.
When did Jimmy Collins die?
Jimmy Collins died in 1977 in Epping, Essex.
What was Jimmy Collins's occupation?
Jimmy Collins was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Collins?
Jimmy Collins was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Collins (footballer, born 1903)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Collins. https://biography.guide/jimmy-collins-association-football-player-1903/
MLA: "Jimmy Collins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-collins-association-football-player-1903/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Collins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-collins-association-football-player-1903/.
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