About Jimmy Dunn
Lived 1923 – 2014 (aged 91). Jimmy Dunn was a British association football player.
James Dunn (25 November 1923 – 31 December 2014) was a Scottish footballer, who spent the majority of his league career with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He was the son of a Scottish international footballer, also named Jimmy Dunn.
Career Born in Edinburgh but raised in Liverpool after his father transferred from Hibernian to Everton, Dunn junior joined Wolves as an apprentice in 1941, signing professionally the following year. The start of his official league career was delayed due to World War II, during which Dunn worked as a fireman.
Honours Wolverhampton Wanderers FA Cup: 1948–49
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Dunn?
Scottish footballer (1923-2014)
When was Jimmy Dunn born?
Jimmy Dunn was born on 25 November 1923 in Edinburgh.
When did Jimmy Dunn die?
Jimmy Dunn died on 31 December 2014 in Bilston.
What was Jimmy Dunn's occupation?
Jimmy Dunn was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Dunn?
Jimmy Dunn was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Dunn (footballer, born 1923)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Dunn. https://biography.guide/jimmy-dunn-association-football-player/
MLA: "Jimmy Dunn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-dunn-association-football-player/.
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