Jim Stephenson

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Jim Stephenson
Personal information
Full name James Stephenson
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1951–1957 Northern
International career
1951–1952 New Zealand 10 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jim Stephenson is a former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented New Zealand at international level.

Stephenson made his full All Whites debut in a 0–2 loss to New Caledonia on 10 September 1951[1] and ended his international playing career with 10 A-international caps to his credit,[2] his final cap an appearance in a 2–2 draw with Tahiti on 21 September 1952.[1]

Stephenson appeared in six Chatham Cup finals for Northern between 1949 and 1962, gaining winners medals on his fourth and fifth attempts in 1959 and 1961.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 12 May 2009.
  2. ^ "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 7 October 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2009.
  3. ^ Hilton, T. (1991) An association with soccer. Auckland: The New Zealand Football Association. ISBN 0-473-01291-X.