James Russell Stirling (23 July 1925 – November 2006) was a Scottish professional

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who made over 210 appearances in the

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1925 births 2006 deaths Footballers from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire Scottish footballers Association football wing halves English Football League players AFC Bournemouth players Southend United F.C. players Poole Town F.C. players Newmains United Community F.C. players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-1920s-stub