John James (footballer, born 1948)
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John Brian James (24 October 1948 – February 2021) was an English footballer who played as a striker. He played in the English Football League for Port Vale, Chester and Tranmere Rovers, making 381 appearances in the process, and also played in the North American Soccer League for the Chicago Sting. He won promotions out of the Fourth Division with Port Vale, Chester and Tranmere.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Brian James[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1948-10-24)24 October 1948 | ||
Place of birth | Stone, Staffordshire, England | ||
Date of death | February 2021 (aged 72)[2] | ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1964–1966 | Port Vale | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1966–1973 | Port Vale | 210 | (39) |
1973–1975 | Chester | 98 | (40) |
1975–1978 | Tranmere Rovers | 73 | (24) |
1976 | → Chicago Sting (loan) | 9 | (4) |
Stafford Rangers | |||
Total | 390+ | (107+) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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