About Jimmy Mann
Lived 1952 – 2026 (aged 73). Jimmy Mann was a British association football player.
James Arthur Mann (15 December 1952 – May 2026) was an English footballer who made over 230 appearances in the Football League as a midfielder, predominantly for Bristol City.
Career Jimmy Mann began his career at Leeds United. In 1974, he joined Bristol City and played a role in the Robins' promotion to the First Division under Alan Dicks in 1976.
He remained at Bristol City until the 1981–82 season, when he left the club as one of the "Ashton Gate Eight". Brief spells at Barnsley, Scunthorpe United and Doncaster Rovers followed before moving into non-league football with Goole Town and Bentley Victoria.
After retiring from football, Mann returned to hometown of Goole as a mobile security officer, then as a milkman. In 1994, he became a marine operator at Goole Docks.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Mann?
English footballer (born 1952)
When was Jimmy Mann born?
Jimmy Mann was born on 15 December 1952 in Goole.
When did Jimmy Mann die?
Jimmy Mann died on 15 May 2026.
What was Jimmy Mann's occupation?
Jimmy Mann was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Mann?
Jimmy Mann was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Mann (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Mann. https://biography.guide/jimmy-mann/
MLA: "Jimmy Mann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-mann/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Mann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-mann/.
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