Jim Simmons (footballer)
James William Simmons (27 June 1889 – June 1972) was an English footballer who played for Sheffield United and West Ham United. He was a fast and at times a brilliant player. He was a nephew of William "Fatty" Foulke but had the opposite physique. After retiring from football Jimmy Simmons became the Landlord of the Red Lion Public House on Matlock Green, in Matlock in the 1920s. During this time he played cricket for Matlock Cricket Club, and still holds the record Clubs highest score of 165* not out, in a match against Bakewell Cricket Club in 1925.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James William Simmons | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | Blackwell, Bolsover, Derbyshire, England | ||
| Date of death | June 1972 (aged 82–83) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.69 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Inside right, Outside right | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1908 | Blackwell Colliery | ||
| 1908–1920 | Sheffield United | 204 | (43) |
| 1920–1922 | West Ham United | 27 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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