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

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ties against

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.Calley (1992) p. 248. The following season, 1937–38, Hall made thirteen league appearances, mainly deputising for George Farrow. He also scored one goal—in a 1–1 draw with Derby County at

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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