Jimmy Fleming (footballer, born 1901)

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Jimmy Fleming
Personal information
Full name James William Fleming
Date of birth 5 December 1901
Place of birth Dennistoun, Scotland
Date of death 1969 (aged 67–68)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Shettleston
1923–1925 St Johnstone  72 (42)
1925–1934 Rangers  225 (176)
1934–1936 Ayr United  42 (17)
National team
1929–1930 Scotland 3 (3)
1934[2] Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

James William Fleming (5 December 1901 – May 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played for St Johnstone,[3] Rangers and Ayr United as a centre forward.[4][5]

Career[]

Fleming made his Rangers debut against Dundee in October 1925 and scored in a 2–1 defeat at Ibrox. His last appearance was in October 1934 against Queen of the South.[6] In one memorable match he got possession of the ball in defence and worked his way down the pitch, avoiding all tackles, to score a spectacular goal.[citation needed]

He holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44,[7] as well as the record of having scored the most goals in a single match for Rangers, scoring nine times in a 14–2 Scottish Cup win against Blairgowrie in 1934.

He represented Scotland three times between 1929 and 1930, scoring three goals.[5][1] Two of these goals were scored in a 5–2 defeat by England at Wembley.[8]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Scotland player James William Fleming, London Hearts Supporters Club
  2. ^ "SFL player James William Fleming". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. ^ Significant Saints | Jimmy Fleming, St Johnstone FC
  4. ^ [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b (Smith 2013, p. 86)
  6. ^ Rangers player Fleming, Jimmy, FitbaStats
  7. ^ "Records and Honours". Rangers F.C. Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009.
  8. ^ Match Details, Scottish Football Association.
Sources
  • Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.


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