James William Armstrong (6 September 1901 – 1977) was a professional footballer who played for Spen Black and White, Swalwell-on-Tyne, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Luton Town and Bristol Rovers.

Football career

Armstrong joined Chelsea from Spen Black and White in 1922. The

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played 32 games and scored on 10 occasions for the

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club. He joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1927 where he featured in a further 33 games and finding the net five times in all competitions.Topspurs A-Z of players
Retrieved 2 November 2012 In 1930 he moved to Luton Town to compete in 10 matches. He finished his career at Bristol Rovers and played in nine matches and netting twice.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Armstrong, Jimmy 1901 births 1977 deaths Men's association football forwards English men's footballers Spen Black and White F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players English Football League players Date of death missing Place of death missing Footballers from County Durham