Jimmy Milne (footballer, born 1911)
Scottish footballer and manager
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James Low Milne (24 January 1911 – 13 December 1997) was a Scottish football player and manager.
Full name
James Low Milne
Date of birth
24 January 1911
Place of birth
Dundee, Scotland
Date of death
13 December 1997 (aged 86)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Low Milne | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1911 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 13 December 1997 (aged 86) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m)[1] | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1932–1939 | Preston North End | 230 | (9) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1946–1947 | Wigan Athletic | ||
| 1947–1948 | Morecambe | ||
| 1961–1968 | Preston North End | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Born in Dundee, Milne played local non-league football before joining Dundee United in 1931. The following year he moved to England when he joined Preston North End.[2]
Management career
He managed Preston North End from 1961 to 1968 and Wigan Athletic from 1946 to 1947 as well as Morecambe from 1947 to 1948.[3]
Personal life
Jimmy is the father of Gordon Milne, who also went on to be a professional footballer and manager.[4]
