About Jimmy Murray
Lived 1880 – 1933 (aged 53). Jimmy Murray was a British association football player.
James Arthur Murray (9 June 1880 – 29 October 1933) was a Scottish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Aston Villa and Small Heath. He played as a right-sided forward. He represented the Scottish Junior international team.
Murray was born in Benwhat, Dalmellington, Ayrshire. He played for St Augustine's and for Benwhat Heatherbell before joining Ayr in 1897. In March 1901 he moved to England and signed for the Football League champions Aston Villa; he played once in the 1900–01 season and once the following season before joining local rivals Small Heath in November 1901. and was described as "fairly fast, has capital command of the ball and can shoot excellently".
He died in Glasgow in 1933 at the age of 53.
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Who was Jimmy Murray?
Scottish footballer (born 1880)
When was Jimmy Murray born?
Jimmy Murray was born on 9 June 1880 in Dalmellington.
When did Jimmy Murray die?
Jimmy Murray died on 29 October 1933 in Glasgow.
What was Jimmy Murray's occupation?
Jimmy Murray was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Murray?
Jimmy Murray was British.
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