About Jimmy Whitehead
Lived 1870 – 1929 (aged 58–59). Jimmy Whitehead was a British association football player.
James W. Whitehead (1870–1929) was an English footballer who played at both professional and international levels as an inside right.
Career Born in Church, Lancashire, Whitehead played in the Football League for Accrington, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City. He also earned two caps for the England national side between 1893 and 1894.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Whitehead?
English footballer (1870-1929)
When was Jimmy Whitehead born?
Jimmy Whitehead was born in 1870 in Church.
When did Jimmy Whitehead die?
Jimmy Whitehead died in 1929.
What was Jimmy Whitehead's occupation?
Jimmy Whitehead was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Whitehead?
Jimmy Whitehead was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Whitehead. https://biography.guide/jimmy-whitehead/
MLA: "Jimmy Whitehead." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-whitehead/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Whitehead." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-whitehead/.
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