About Jimmy Croal
Lived 1885 – 1939 (aged 54). Jimmy Croal was a British association football player.
Career Croal was a lively inside left, who joined Rangers in 1905 from junior football. before finally leaving Ibrox to sign for Falkirk for a £10 fee in November 1910. Croal transferred to Chelsea from Falkirk in April 1914. Croal then spent two-and-a-half seasons with Fulham before retiring.
Personal life Croal was a schoolmaster by profession. By March 1918 he had risen to the rank of corporal and finished the war as an acting sergeant.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Croal?
Scottish footballer (1885-1939)
When was Jimmy Croal born?
Jimmy Croal was born on 27 July 1885 in Hutchesontown.
When did Jimmy Croal die?
Jimmy Croal died on 16 September 1939 in Yeovil.
What was Jimmy Croal's occupation?
Jimmy Croal was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Croal?
Jimmy Croal was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Croal. https://biography.guide/jimmy-croal/
MLA: "Jimmy Croal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-croal/.
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