Jim Sharkey
Jim Sharkey (12 February 1934 – 19 October 2014) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 February 1934 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 19 October 2014 (aged 80) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Haverhill Rovers | |||
| Rutherglen Glencairn | |||
| 1954–1957 | Celtic | 23 | (8) |
| 1957–1961 | Airdrie | 97 | (30) |
| 1961–1962 | Raith Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| Cambridge United | |||
| Wisbech Town | |||
| Corby Town | |||
| Bury Town | |||
| Newmarket Town | |||
| Sawston United | |||
| Girton | |||
| Total | 123 | (38) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Glasgow, Sharkey played for Haverhill Rovers while on National Service.[1] After playing for Rutherglen Glencairn,[2][3] he signed for Celtic in 1954, making his senior debut for them in October 1955.[4] He later played for Airdrie and Raith Rovers, making a total of 123 appearances in the Scottish Football League for all three clubs.[2] He later played non-league football in England for Cambridge United, Wisbech Town, Corby Town, Bury Town, Newmarket Town, Sawston United and Girton.[1]
Later life and death
After retiring as a player, Sharkey worked as a porter at Pembroke College, Cambridge.[1][3] He died on 19 October 2014, at the age of 80.[1]
References
- "Jim Sharkey, 1934-2014". Cambridge Fans United. Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- John Cairney (2011). The Sevenpenny Gate: A Lifelong Love Affair with Celtic FC. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 9781845967772.
- "Tribute to former Celt Jim Sharkey". Celtic F.C. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.