Jimmy Prescott
English footballer
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James Prescott (2 November 1930 – 14 February 2011) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.[1]
Full name
James Prescott
Date of birth
2 November 1930
Place of birth
Lowton, England
Date of death
14 February 2011 (aged 80)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Prescott | ||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1930 | ||
| Place of birth | Lowton, England | ||
| Date of death | 14 February 2011 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Warrington, England | ||
| Position | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Lowton St. Mary's | |||
| 1953–1955 | Southport | 53 | (9) |
| 1955–1956 | York City | 18 | (5) |
| 1956–1957 | Southport | 17 | (1) |
| 1957–1962 | Wigan Athletic | 135 | (39) |
| Total | 223 | (54) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Lowton, Prescott played for Lowton St. Mary's, Southport, York City and Wigan Athletic.[2] He played 98 times for the Latics in the Lancashire Combination, scoring 36 goals,[3] and scored a further three goals in 37 appearances in the Cheshire League during his final season at the club.
