James Williams (Welsh footballer)
John William Williams (15 February 1885 – 5 June 1916), also known as James Williams and referred to as "Ginger" Williams, was a Welsh professional footballer who won two caps for the Wales national football team and played in the Football League for Birmingham. He died on active service during the First World War.
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Williams, circa 1910, possibly pictured in Crystal Palace colours of the time, claret and blue | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James William Williams | ||
| Date of birth | 15 February 1885 | ||
| Place of birth | Buckley, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 5 June 1916 (aged 31) | ||
| Place of death | France | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1904–1907 | Bury | 15 | (7) |
| 1907–1908 | Accrington Stanley | ||
| 1908–1909 | Birmingham | 12 | (3) |
| 1909 | Accrington Stanley | ||
| 1909–1914 | Crystal Palace | 142 | (56) |
| 1914–1915 | Millwall | ||
| Total | 169 | (66) | |
| International career | |||
| 1912 | Wales | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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