James Ashworth (footballer)

James Ernest Ashworth (28 January 1902 – 1977) was an English footballer. He was on the books of three clubs—Everton, Nottingham Forest and Blackpool—but he only made Football League appearances for Forest.[2]

James Ashworth
Personal information
Full name James Ernest Ashworth
Date of birth 28 January 1902
Place of birth Warrington, England
Date of death 1977 (aged 75)[1]
Place of death Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1924 Everton 0 (0)
1925 Nottingham Forest 3 (0)
1926 Blackpool 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His father, Thomas Richard Ashworth, was killed in 1915 in World War I.[3]

References

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  1. ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916–2007
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914–1923