James Hamilton (born 1904

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, County Durham – died post 1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back for

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, Gateshead and Hartlepools United. He also managed Hartlepools United.

Playing career

Hamilton was in London, serving with the

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, when he had a successful trial with

in 1922. He signed for the club in December that year and made his debut the following October against

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. He was a regular in the team over the following eight seasons making a total of 180 league appearances, scoring four goals. In 1931 he moved to Hartlepools United where he captained the side and made 49 appearances, before moving to Gateshead in 1933 where he served as

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. In 1935 he returned to Hartlepools United, as

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, a post he held up until the

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. Hamilton also represented the Army at

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References

External links

Jimmy Hamilton at holmesdale.net
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