| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William John James | ||
| Date of birth | 18 October 1921 | ||
| Place of birth | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 27 July 1980 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Cardiff, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1946–1947 | Cardiff City | 6 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
William John James (18 October 1921 – 27 July 1980) was a Welsh professional footballer. During his career, he represented Wales at amateur level during wartime competitions and played six times in the Football League for Cardiff City before being forced to retire due to the physical effects of his time spent as a prisoner of war during the Second World War.[1]