Jimmy Collinson (1876 – March 1940) was an English
footballer. He was born in
Prestwich
Prestwich ( ) is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England, north of Manchester city centre, north of Salford and south of Bury.
Historically part of Lancashire, Prestwich was the seat of the ancient parish o ...
.
Originally a
full-back with the reserves of
Newton Heath. Later had more success as a goalscoring
inside forward.
His debut came on 16 November 1895 against
Lincoln City. He scored 17 goals in 71 league and cup appearances for Newton Heath. He killed himself in 1940 after losing his job as a glassblower.
References
External links
MUFCInfo.com profile
1876 births
Sportspeople from Prestwich
Footballers from Greater Manchester
English men's footballers
Manchester United F.C. players
1940 deaths
Men's association football fullbacks
Men's association football inside forwards
Suicides in England
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