James Henry Hall (born 1914, date of death unknown) was an English

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who played as a wing half. He made 26 appearances in

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for

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and scored one league goal.

Career

Hall made his debut for Joe Smith's ''Tangerines'' midway through the 1936–37 campaign, in a

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3–0 victory at

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. He played in a further seven league games before the end of the season, as well as in both of Blackpool's FA Cup ties against Luton Town.Calley (1992) p. 248. The following season, 1937–38, Hall made thirteen league appearances, mainly deputising for

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. He also scored one goal—in a 1–1 draw with Derby County at Bloomfield Road on 2 October.Calley (1992) p. 250. In 1938–39, Hall's final season with Blackpool, he made five League appearances, the final one being in a 2–1 defeat at

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on 10 April.Calley (1992) p. 252.

References

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Cited texts

* 1914 births Year of death missing English men's footballers Blackpool F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football wing halves Place of birth missing {{England-footy-midfielder-1910s-stub