Jim Blyth (footballer, born 1911)

James Barnes Blyth (9 August 1911 – 1979) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Newtongrange, Arniston Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City, Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk and St Johnstone.[2]

Jim Blyth
Personal information
Full name James Barnes Blyth
Date of birth 9 August 1911
Place of birth Gorebridge, Scotland
Date of death 1979 (aged 68)
Place of death Gorebridge, Scotland
Height 5 ft 10+12 in (1.79 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre half
Youth career
Newtongrange
Arniston Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1936–1937 Tottenham Hotspur 11 (0)
1937–1939 Hull City 72 (0)
1939–1946 Heart of Midlothian 0 (0)
Falkirk (loan)
1946–1952 St Johnstone 132 (1)
1952–1956 Forfar Athletic 92 (1)
Peebles Rovers
Total 307 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

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After spells with junior clubs Newtongrange and Armiston Rangers, Blyth joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1936. The centre half featured in 11 matches in his time at White Hart Lane.[3] He moved on to Hull City in 1937 to play in a further 72 matches before having spells at Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk (loan), St Johnstone and Forfar Athletic.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "'Spurs. The Hall-mark of soccer". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vi – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. Soccerdata. p. 29. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 28 November 2012 Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Jim Blyth at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database