About Jimmy Poxton
Lived 1903 – 1971 (aged 68). Jimmy Poxton was a British association football player.
James Poxton (2 February 1903 – 14 December 1971) was an English professional footballer of the 1920s and 1930s. Born in Staveley, he joined Gillingham from West Bromwich Albion in 1928 and went on to make 43 appearances for the club in The Football League. He left to join Millwall in 1929. He subsequently played for Watford – predominantly at outside left – and Walsall.
Personal life James Poxton was born on 2 February 1903 in the Poolsbrook neighbourhood of Staveley, Derbyshire to Henry Poxton and Caroline Hartshorn, and was one of 15 children.
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Who was Jimmy Poxton?
Association football winger (1903-1971)
When was Jimmy Poxton born?
Jimmy Poxton was born on 2 February 1903 in Derbyshire.
When did Jimmy Poxton die?
Jimmy Poxton died on 14 December 1971.
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Jimmy Poxton was an association football player.
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Jimmy Poxton was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Poxton. https://biography.guide/jimmy-poxton/
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