James Walton (3 November 1898 – 26 August 1989) was an English professional footballer who played as a left half in the Football League for Leeds United, Brentford, Bristol Rovers and Hartlepools United.[1]

Jimmy Walton
Walton while with Leeds United in 1923.
Personal information
Full name James Walton[1]
Date of birth (1898-11-03)3 November 1898[2]
Place of birth Sacriston, England
Date of death 26 August 1989(1989-08-26) (aged 90)[2]
Place of death Altrincham, England[2]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cleator Moor Celtic
1919–1920 West Stanley
1920–1923 Leeds United 69 (4)
1923–1924 Bristol Rovers 40 (1)
1924–1926 Brentford 59 (0)
1926–1927 Hartlepools United 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Leeds United 1920–21[4] Second Division 41 1 0 0 41 1
1921–22[4] 17 1 1 0 18 1
1922–23[4] 11 2 1 0 12 2
Total 69 4 2 0 71 4
Brentford 1924–25[5] Third Division South 23 0 1 0 24 0
1925–26[5] 36 0 1 0 37 0
Total 59 0 2 0 61 0
Hartlepools United 1926–27[6] Third Division North 2 0 0 0 2 0
Career Total 130 4 4 0 134 4

References

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  1. ^ a b Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 164. ISBN 978-0955294914.
  2. ^ a b c "V, W, X, Y and Z". The Bristol Rovers History Group. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Football's advent. Leeds United". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  4. ^ a b c "Leeds United Player Profile: Jimmy Walton". leeds-fans.org.uk. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
  5. ^ a b White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 368. ISBN 0951526200.
  6. ^ "Jimmy Walton". In The Mad Crowd. Retrieved 18 December 2016.