About Roland James
Lived 1897 – 1979 (aged 81–82). Roland James was a British association football player.
Roland William James (4 May 1897 – June 1979), sometimes known as Roly James, was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward and right half in the Football League for Stockport County, Brentford and West Bromwich Albion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roland James?
Footballer (1897-1979)
When was Roland James born?
Roland James was born on 4 May 1897 in Smethwick.
When did Roland James die?
Roland James died in 1979 in Stockport.
What was Roland James's occupation?
Roland James was an association football player.
What nationality was Roland James?
Roland James was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roland James (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roland James. https://biography.guide/roland-james/
MLA: "Roland James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roland-james/.
Chicago: "Roland James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roland-james/.
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