James "Jimmy" Rhody (July 17, 1896 – 1944) was an American

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player who earned one

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with the U.S. national team on June 16, 1924, scoring the sole U.S. goal in a 3–1 loss to

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. He was also part of the U.S. team for the

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, but he did not play in any matches. He was born in Paterson,

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. He played one season, 1922 to 1923, for Harrison S.C. of the American Soccer League.

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1896 births 1944 deaths Sportspeople from Paterson, New Jersey Soccer players from Passaic County, New Jersey United States men's international soccer players American Soccer League (1921–1933) players Harrison S.C. players American men's soccer players Men's association football forwards {{US-footy-forward-1890s-stub