James Milburn (21 September 1919 – 1 January 1985) was an English professional

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who played as a

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for

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(220 appearances, 17 goals) and Bradford Park Avenue (90 appearances, 10 goals). He was a member of the famous Milburn footballing clan. His cousin

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. Other members of the Milburn family included brothers

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(Leeds United and

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), George (Leeds United and Chesterfield) and Stan (Chesterfield,

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and

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1919 births 1985 deaths Footballers from Ashington English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Leeds United F.C. players Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub