Jimmy Armstrong (footballer, born 1899)

James Donald Armstrong (12 June 1899 – after 1932) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley, Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic and Accrington Stanley. He also played for Chester-le-Street and Stalybridge Celtic.[3]

Jimmy Armstrong
Personal information
Full name James Donald Armstrong[1]
Date of birth (1899-06-12)12 June 1899
Place of birth Chester-le-Street, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chester-le-Street
1921–1924 Barnsley 59 (0)
1925–1926 Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic 15 (0)
1927–1933 Accrington Stanley 260 (7)
Stalybridge Celtic
Total 334 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He is Accrington Stanley's Football League appearance record holder.

References

  1. "Player search: Armstrong, JD (Jimmy)". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  2. "The lure of promotion. Barnsley". Athletic News. Manchester. 13 August 1923. p. 6.
  3. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. p. 11. ISBN 978-1899468676.


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