About Jimmy Cringan
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 67–68). Jimmy Cringan was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Anderson Cringan (16 December 1904 – 1972) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half. He played 285 games in all competitions for Birmingham, including 261 Football League First Division games and an appearance at Wembley in the 1931 FA Cup Final, before trying his hand at management.
He began his managerial career as player-manager at Midland League club Boston United, before becoming Banbury Spencer manager in 1936, a position he held until retiring in 1961.
Cringan died in 1972.
Honours Birmingham FA Cup runner-up: 1930–31
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Who was Jimmy Cringan?
Scottish footballer (1904-1972)
When was Jimmy Cringan born?
Jimmy Cringan was born on 16 December 1904 in Douglas Water.
When did Jimmy Cringan die?
Jimmy Cringan died in 1972.
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Jimmy Cringan was an association football player and association football coach.
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Jimmy Cringan was British.
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