Jim Hall (footballer, born 1914)

James Henry Hall (born 1914, date of death unknown) was an English footballer who played as a wing half. He made 26 appearances in the Football League for Blackpool and scored one league goal.

Jim Hall
Personal information
Full name James Henry Hall
Date of birth 1914
Place of birth England
Height 5 ft 8+12 in (1.74 m)[1]
Position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1939 Blackpool 26 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Hall made his debut for Joe Smith's Tangerines midway through the 1936–37 campaign, in a Christmas Day 3–0 victory at Fulham. He played in a further seven league games before the end of the season, as well as in both of Blackpool's FA Cup ties against Luton Town.[2] The following season, 1937–38, Hall made thirteen league appearances, mainly deputising for George Farrow. He also scored one goal—in a 1–1 draw with Derby County at Bloomfield Road on 2 October.[3] In 1938–39, Hall's final season with Blackpool, he made five League appearances, the final one being in a 2–1 defeat at Arsenal on 10 April.[4]

References edit

Specific
  1. ^ "Blackpool. Brightest chances for three years: seasoned recruits". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Calley (1992) p. 248.
  3. ^ Calley (1992) p. 250.
  4. ^ Calley (1992) p. 252.
General
  • Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888–1939. Soccerdata.

Cited texts edit

  • Calley, Roy (192). Blackpool: A Complete Record 1887–1992. Breedon Books Publishing Co Ltd. ISBN 1-873626-07-X.