Jimmy Morgan

Jimmy Morgan
Personal information
Full name William James Morgan
Date of birth 19 June 1922
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death 11 February 1975(1975-02-11) (aged 52)
Place of death Bristol, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Inside forward/Outside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1945–1952 Bristol Rovers 104 (24)
1952–???? Stonehouse

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

William James "Jimmy" Morgan (19 June 1922 – 11 February 1975) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers immediately after the Second World War. Jimmy was a member of the Barton Hill Morgan footballing family[1] which included his uncles Jerry Morgan (Bristol Rovers), Tom Morgan (Bristol City), Fred Morgan (Bristol City) and Jim Morgan (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Prior to his footballing career Morgan had served in the Royal Marines during the war and took part in the Normandy Landings in 1944. Following the conclusion of hostilities Morgan was offered a contract with Sheffield Wednesday, but rejected the deal and opted instead to join his home town team Bristol Rovers.

In seven years with The Pirates Morgan played in 104 League games and scored 24 goals, before joining non-League side Stonehouse in 1952.

Sources

References

  1. Barton Hill Footballing Family. Retrieved on 2013-10-12.
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