About Jimmy Garth
Lived 1922 – 1968 (aged 45–46). Jimmy Garth was a British association football player.
James Russell Garth (1 May 1922 – 1 June 1972) was a Scottish footballer who played for Drumchapel Amateurs, Greenock Morton, Preston North End, Clyde, Raith Rovers and Inverness Caledonian.
Garth died in Detroit, Michigan on 1 June 1972, at the age of 50.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Garth?
Scottish footballer (1922-1968)
When was Jimmy Garth born?
Jimmy Garth was born on 1 May 1922 in Bridgeton.
When did Jimmy Garth die?
Jimmy Garth died in 1968 in Detroit.
What was Jimmy Garth's occupation?
Jimmy Garth was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Garth?
Jimmy Garth was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Garth. https://biography.guide/jimmy-garth/
MLA: "Jimmy Garth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-garth/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Garth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-garth/.
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