Jim Blyth (footballer, born 1911)

Jim Blyth

Personal information
Full name	James Banes Blyth
Date of birth	9 August 1911
Place of birth	Gorebridge, Scotland
Date of death	1979 (aged 67–68)
Playing position	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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

James Banes Blyth (9 August 1911 – 1979), generally known as Jim Blyth, was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Newtongrange, Arniston Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City, Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk and St Johnstone.^[1]

Football career

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.^[2] 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.^[3]

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. Soccerdata. p. 29. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
2. Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 28 November 2012 Archived 3 June 2009 at WebCite
3. Jim Blyth career at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database