Jimmy Armstrong (footballer, born 1901)
English footballer
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James William Armstrong (6 September 1901 – 1977) was a professional footballer who played for Spen Black and White, Swalwell-on-Tyne, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Luton Town and Bristol Rovers.[1]
Full name
James William Armstrong
Date of birth
6 September 1901
Place of birth
Swalwell, County Durham, England
Date of death
1977 (aged 75–76)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James William Armstrong | ||
| Date of birth | 6 September 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Swalwell, County Durham, England | ||
| Date of death | 1977 (aged 75–76) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Spen Black and White | |||
| 1922–1925 | Chelsea | 29 | (9) |
| 1927–1929 | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | (5) |
| 1930 | Luton Town | 10 | (0) |
| 1930–? | Bristol Rovers | 9 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
Armstrong joined Chelsea from Spen Black and White in 1922. The forward played 32 games and scored on 10 occasions for the Stamford Bridge club. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1927 where he featured in a further 33 games and finding the net five times in all competitions.[2] In 1930 he moved to Luton Town to compete in 10 matches. He finished his career at Bristol Rovers and played in nine matches and netting twice.