James Thomas Jinks (19 August 1916 – 1981) was an English

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who played as a centre forward in the

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. He played from 1938 to 1952 for Millwall,

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, Luton Town and

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. Whilst a Millwall player he also appeared as a guest player for West Ham United in

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. Jimmy moved to Kent League Ashford Town in 1952.

References

1916 births 1981 deaths English footballers Footballers from Camberwell Men's association football forwards Aldershot F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players Millwall F.C. players English Football League players West Ham United F.C. wartime guest players Ashford United F.C. players Kent Football League (1894–1959) players {{England-footy-forward-1910s-stub