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Jimmy Collinson

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Jimmy Collinson
Personal information
Full name James Collinson
Date of birth 1876
Place of birth Prestwich, England
Date of death March 1940 (aged 63–64)
Place of death Newton Heath, England
Position(s) full back, inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895–1901 Newton Heath 62 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jimmy Collinson (1876 – March 1940[1]) was an English footballer. He was born in Prestwich.[2] Originally a full-back with the reserves of Newton Heath. Later had more success as a goalscoring inside forward.[2] His debut came on 16 November 1895 against Lincoln City.[3] He scored 17 goals in 71 league and cup appearances for Newton Heath.[4] He killed himself in 1940 after losing his job as a glassblower.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Charbel Boujaoude (2018), Newton Heath: The Players A to Z, Stockton-on-Tees: Octen Media, pp. 23f, ISBN 978-1909064218
  2. ^ a b Shury, Alan; Landamore, Brian (2002). The Definitive Newton Heath F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 65. ISBN 1-899468-16-1.
  3. ^ "Manchester United 5 v 5 Lincoln City, League Division Two Matchday 11, 16th November 1895". MUFCInfo.com.
  4. ^ "Jimmy Collinson". StretfordEnd.co.uk.
  5. ^ ""Best Step," Said Death Note". Manchester Evening News. 14 March 1940. p. 3. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
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