About Jimmy Edwards
Lived 1905 – 1982 (aged 76). Jimmy Edwards was a British association football player.
James Edwards (11 December 1905 – April 1982) was an English footballer who played as a left half or inside left.
Career Edwards was born in Tipton, Staffordshire. He joined West Bromwich Albion for a £350 fee in May 1926 and made his league debut for the club in March 1928 against Hull City. He was a member of the team that won the FA Cup in 1931 and promotion to the Football League First Division in the same year.
In May 1937 he moved to Norwich City for £750. He died in a West Bromwich hospital in April 1982 after becoming ill at his house in Birmingham New Road, Dudley.
Honours West Bromwich Albion FA Cup: 1930–31;
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Edwards?
English footballer (1905-1982)
When was Jimmy Edwards born?
Jimmy Edwards was born on 11 December 1905 in Tipton.
When did Jimmy Edwards die?
Jimmy Edwards died on 1 April 1982 in West Bromwich.
What was Jimmy Edwards's occupation?
Jimmy Edwards was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Edwards?
Jimmy Edwards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Edwards (footballer, born 1905)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Edwards. https://biography.guide/jimmy-edwards/
MLA: "Jimmy Edwards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-edwards/.
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