About Jimmy Elder
Lived 1928 – 2022 (aged 94). Jimmy Elder was a British association football player.
James Elder (5 March 1928 – September 2022) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a wing half for Football League club Portsmouth, where he was part of the squad that went on to win the Division 1 Championship and Colchester United, where he made over 200 appearances and scoring 17 goals. Jimmy was a hard-hitting wing-half who could play with both feet. Jimmy was also a regular penalty-taker.
He died in September 2022, at the age of 94. He was the last remaining member of Portsmouth's famous title-winning squad of 1948–49 and 1949–50.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Elder?
Scottish footballer (born 1928)
When was Jimmy Elder born?
Jimmy Elder was born on 5 March 1928 in Scone.
When did Jimmy Elder die?
Jimmy Elder died on 18 September 2022 in Altofts.
What was Jimmy Elder's occupation?
Jimmy Elder was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Elder?
Jimmy Elder was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Elder. https://biography.guide/jimmy-elder/
MLA: "Jimmy Elder." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-elder/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Elder." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-elder/.
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