Jim Fleming (footballer, born 1884)

Jim Fleming

Personal information
Full name	James Brown Motgomerie Fleming
Date of birth	8 March 1884
Place of birth	Musselburgh, Scotland
Date of death	1917 (aged 32–33)
Playing position	Right half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
0?0?	St Bernard's	?	(?)
1912	Newcastle United	4	(0)
1913	Tottenham Hotspur	19	(3)
0?0?	Armadale Thistle	?	(?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

James Brown Montgomerie 'Jim' Fleming (8 March 1884 – 1917) was a professional footballer who played for St Bernard's, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and Armadale Thistle.^[1]

Football career

Fleming began his career at St Bernards before joining Newcastle United in 1912 where he participated in four matches. The right half signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1913 and featured in a further 19 matches and finding the net on three occasions.^[2] Fleming moved onto Armadale Thistle where he ended his playing career.

First World War

Fleming was one of 10 Spurs players killed in action in the First World War. He served with the Cameron Highlanders and died in March 1916.^[3]

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 90. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
2. Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 29 November 2012 Archived 3 June 2009 at WebCite
3. Jim Fleming biography Retrieved 20 July 2015