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James Morgan Philp (20 November 1913[1] – March 1998) was a Scottish footballer, who played for St Bernards, Heart of Midlothian, East Fife and Brechin City.[2]

Career

Philp was born in Lumphinnans.[3] His first club was Edinburgh side St Bernards before he joined Hearts.

Philp joined East Fife in 1946/47 and became part of the club's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken. [4] Philp was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success.[5]

Twenty years after signing for St Bernards, Philp finished his playing career with Brechin City in 1955.

Jimmy died in Buckhaven in March 1998.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1913 PHILP, JAMES MORGAN (Statutory registers Births 408/2 152)". Scotland's People. National Records of Scotland and the Court of the Lord Lyon.
  2. ^ "JIMMY PHILP". Neil Brown. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ^ a b https://eastfifefc.info/club/legends
  4. ^ "Jimmy Philp". corstorphine.tripod.com.
  5. ^ www.eastfife-mad.co.uk http://www.eastfife-mad.co.uk/footydb/loadlghs.asp. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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