About Jimmy Dykes
Lived 1916 – 1974 (aged 57–58). Jimmy Dykes was a British association football player.
James Dykes (12 October 1916 – 1974) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half. Born in Law, South Lanarkshire, he played for Heart of Midlothian and appeared twice for the Scotland national football team in 1938, also taking part in a SFA tour of North America the following summer. His senior career was effectively curtailed by the Second World War, during which he played for Hearts and made guest appearances for a variety of clubs in England and Northern Ireland, also being selected for four unofficial wartime internationals. After ending his playing career in 1951, Dykes emigrated to Australia. His son Robbie became an Australian rules footballer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Dykes?
Scottish footballer
When was Jimmy Dykes born?
Jimmy Dykes was born on 12 October 1916 in Law.
When did Jimmy Dykes die?
Jimmy Dykes died in 1974 in Tasmania.
What was Jimmy Dykes's occupation?
Jimmy Dykes was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Dykes?
Jimmy Dykes was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Dykes (Scottish footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Dykes. https://biography.guide/jimmy-dykes/
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