About Jimmy Stephen
Lived 1922 – 2012 (aged 90). Jimmy Stephen was a British association football player.
James Findlay Stephen (23 August 1922 – 5 November 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played as a defender. At club level, he played in the Football League for Bradford (Park Avenue) and Portsmouth. He also played in two full international matches for Scotland.
Stephen signed for Bradford when he left school in 1938, and turned professional the following year. During the Second World War he made guest appearances for clubs including Halifax Town, Middlesbrough He left Bradford for Portsmouth in 1949, He finished his career in non-league football with Yeovil Town before becoming a player-coach at Bridgwater Town, Newport in the Isle of Wight, and Waterlooville
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Who was Jimmy Stephen?
footballer (1922-2012)
When was Jimmy Stephen born?
Jimmy Stephen was born on 23 August 1922 in Johnshaven.
When did Jimmy Stephen die?
Jimmy Stephen died on 5 November 2012 in Southsea.
What was Jimmy Stephen's occupation?
Jimmy Stephen was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Stephen?
Jimmy Stephen was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Stephen. https://biography.guide/jimmy-stephen/
MLA: "Jimmy Stephen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-stephen/.
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