Jimmy Collins (footballer, born 1872)

James Collins (1872–1900) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.^[2]

Jimmy Collins

Personal information
Full name	James Collins[1]
Date of birth	1872[1]
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Date of death	1900 (aged 27–28)[1]
Position(s)	Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1887–1888	Shawfield Athletic
1888–1890	Newcastle East End
1890–1892	Newcastle West End
1892–1893	Newcastle United
1893–1895	Nottingham Forest	40	(15)
1895–1897	Newcastle United	34	(9)
1897–1899	Sheppey United
1899	Chatham
Total		74	(24)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

1. Jimmy Collins at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.