James Wilson (1910s footballer)

James Wilson
Personal information
Full name James Henry Wilson[1]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[2]
Position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Newcastle Bentonians
1911–1914 Newcastle United 3 (0)
North Shields Athletic
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Henry Wilson was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United as a goalkeeper.[3]

Personal life

Wilson served as a gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War.[1]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Newcastle United 1912–13[4] First Division 2 0 0 0 2 0
1913–14[4] First Division 1 0 1 0 2 0
Career total 3 0 1 0 4 0

References

  1. ^ a b "James Henry Wilson | Service Record". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  2. ^ "James Henry Wilson | Player Profile". toon1892 ~ for Newcastle United fans everywhere…. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  3. ^ Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 315. ISBN 978-1905891610.
  4. ^ a b "James Wilson". 11v11.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.