David James (footballer, born 1917)

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David James
Personal information
Date of birth 19 September 1917[1]
Place of birth Swansea, Wales[1]
Date of death 12 December 1981(1981-12-12) (aged 64)[1]
Place of death Swansea, Wales[1]
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1934 Midland Athletic[1]
1934–1935 Leeds United
1935–1937 Bradford City 5 (0)
1937–1938 Mossley 43 (42)
1938–???? Chelsea 0 (0)
1947–1948 Swansea Town 12 (7)
1948–???? Haverfordwest County
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

David James (9 September 1917 – 12 December 1981) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

Career[]

Born in Swansea, James signed for Bradford City in May 1935 from Leeds United. During his time with Bradford City he made five appearances in the Football League.[2] He left the club in July 1937 to play for Mossley.[3] He transferred to Chelsea for £200 in April 1938.[4]

He joined Swansea Town in May 1947, helping them win the 1947 London Combination Cup final.[4] He scored on his Football League debut for the club at Bristol City four months later.[4] He netted seven goals in 12 League games before joining Haverfordwest County in August 1948 where he became captain, then manager.[4]

Sources[]

  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e "David James". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  2. ^ Frost, p. 384
  3. ^ Frost, p. 400
  4. ^ a b c d "Complete A-Z of Mossley Players". Mossley Web. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
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