About Jimmy Duncan
Lived 1930 – 2014 (aged 83). Jimmy Duncan was a British association football player.
James Burness Duncan (10 December 1930 – 1 December 2014) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside left.
Duncan started his senior career with Celtic having been signed from Baillieston Juniors and scored on his debut against St Mirren on 1 November 1952, at age 22. He went on to make nine appearances for the Celtic Park club (contributing six appearances and one goal – an equaliser in an Old Firm derby – to the 1953–54 Scottish Division A title, the first championship since the 1930s) before being released in 1955. He also played for St Mirren (barely featuring in two seasons), Dundee United, Albion Rovers and Stranraer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Duncan?
British association football player (1930-2014)
When was Jimmy Duncan born?
Jimmy Duncan was born on 10 December 1930 in Cathcart.
When did Jimmy Duncan die?
Jimmy Duncan died on 1 December 2014 in Rutherglen.
What was Jimmy Duncan's occupation?
Jimmy Duncan was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Duncan?
Jimmy Duncan was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Duncan (footballer, born 1930)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Duncan. https://biography.guide/jimmy-duncan-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Duncan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-duncan-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Duncan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-duncan-association-football-player/.
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