Jimmy Gitsham
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James William Gitsham[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 May 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Hammersmith, England | ||
| Date of death | 19 January 2005 (aged 62)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Chiltern, England[1] | ||
| Position | Left back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1959 | Brentford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1959–1963 | Brentford | 54 | (0) |
| 1964–1965 | Romford | 45 | (1) |
| 1966–1968 | Stevenage Town | 17 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | Stevenage Athletic | 16 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James William Gitsham (12 May 1942 – 19 January 2005) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a left back.
Gitsham began his career in the youth team at Third Division club Brentford and turned professional in July 1959.[2] At age 18, while still a part-time player,[3] Gitsham made his professional debut in a 2–2 draw with Hull City at Griffin Park on 8 April 1961.[4] He went on to establish himself in the left back position, but lost his place in the team to Tom Anthony in September 1962.[4] Gitsham made 61 appearances before departing the Bees during the 1963 off-season.[5] He later played non-League football for Romford, Stevenage Town and Stevenage Athletic and was forced to retire due to a broken ankle.[5]
