James Logan (footballer, born 1885)

Not to be confused with James Logan (footballer, born 1884).
James Logan
Logan in military uniform, 1914
Personal information
Full name James Henry Logan[1]
Date of birth (1885-10-17)17 October 1885[1]
Place of birth Dunbar, Scotland
Date of death 7 June 1961(1961-06-07) (aged 75)[2]
Place of death Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3]
Position(s) Centre forward, half back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Edinburgh Myrtle
0000–1905 St Bernard's
1905–1906 Bradford City 5 (1)
1906–1909 Chesterfield Town 94 (9)
1909–1912 Bradford Park Avenue 59 (3)
1912–1916 Raith Rovers 82 (2)
Managerial career
1919–1926 Raith Rovers
1930–1933 Raith Rovers
1937–1938 Wrexham
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Henry Logan (17 October 1885 – 7 June 1961), sometimes known as Jimmy Logan,[1] was a Scottish professional footballer who made 158 appearances in the English Football League playing for Bradford City, Chesterfield Town and Bradford Park Avenue. He also played for and managed Scottish League club Raith Rovers[4][5] and was manager of Wrexham of the English Football League. He played primarily as a half back, but appeared at centre forward in his early career.

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  4. ^ Ross, David (2013). Gaffers. Lulu.com. p. 229. ISBN 9780743429917. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  5. ^ Crow, Allan (26 April 2014). "Raith WW1 strip ensures 'Kirkcaldy never forgets'". Fife Today. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.