About Jimmy Crussell
Lived 1904 – 1983 (aged 79). Jimmy Crussell was an association football player.
James Freshwater Crussell (19 February 1904 – 11 December 1983) was an English footballer who played as an inside forward.
Club career Crussell was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys, going onto play for the school's representative football teams. Crussell later played for Leavesden Road Baptists and Sun Engraving, before signing for Watford as an amateur in August 1924. On 2 May 1925, Crussell made his only Football League appearance in a 0–0 draw against Charlton Athletic. Following his departure from Watford, Crussell signed for Tufnell Park, before joining Clapton, playing for the club for over a decade. In 1932, Crussell guested for Nunhead on their tour of Luxembourg.
International career In 1932, Crussell made two appearances for England amateurs.
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Who was Jimmy Crussell?
English footballer
When was Jimmy Crussell born?
Jimmy Crussell was born on 19 February 1904 in Watford.
When did Jimmy Crussell die?
Jimmy Crussell died on 11 December 1983 in Ottery St Mary.
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Jimmy Crussell was an association football player.
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