Jimmy Hampson

James Hampson (23 March 1906 – 10 January 1938) was an English professional footballer. He spent eleven seasons at Blackpool, where he remains record goalscorer with 252 goals in 373 games, and is still regarded as one of the best centre forwards to play for the club.

Club career Born in Little Hulton, Lancashire, Hampson began his career with Walkden Park. In 1925 he joined Football League Third Division, Nelson, and in his first season, 1925–26, he scored 13 goals in 20 league games. During his first season at Nelson, Hampson scored hat-tricks in three consecutive games. The following season, 1926–27, he scored 23 goals in 35 games.

Blackpool F.C. Hall of Fame Hampson was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Bloomfield Road, when it was officially opened by former Blackpool player Jimmy Armfield in April 2006. Organised by the Blackpool Supporters Association, Blackpool fans around the world voted on their all-time heroes. Five players from each decade are inducted; Hampson is in the pre-1950s.

International career Hampson's international career was brief, due to the presence of Dixie Dean combined with Hampson's club playing in the League's second tier. He scored five goals in just three appearances. He scored one goal on his debut against Ireland on 20 October 1930, which England won 5–1. He then scored twice against Wales on 22 November in a 4–0 win. His last appearance for his country came in December 1932 against Austria when he again scored twice. who was ill in a nursing home, Hampson went out fishing with some friends off the Fleetwood coast. Their 40-foot yacht, Defender,

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International statistics

International goals Scores and results list England's goal tally first. Score after each Hampson goal is shown in bold with asterisk. +List of international goals scored by Jimmy Hampson # Date Venue Opponent Cap Minute Score Result Competition 1 20 October 1930 Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England 1 25' 2*–0 5–1 1930–31 British Home Championship 2 22 November 1930 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Wales 2 12' 1*–0 4–0 1930–31 British Home Championship 3 70' 3*–0 4 7 December 1932 Stamford Bridge, London, England 3 5' 1*–0 4–3 Friendly 5 27' 2*–0

Honours Blackpool Football League Second Division: 1929–30 Football League Second Division runner-up: 1936–37 England

British Home Championship: 1930–31