James Alexander McDonald (8 December 1883 – August 1924) was a Scottish professional

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who played as a forward.

Career

McDonald moved from St Bernard's to

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in April 1907, representing them in the

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, and captaining the team before

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. In 1920, he signed for Raith Rovers.

Personal life

McDonald served as a gunner in the

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during the

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* 1883 births 1924 deaths Scottish men's footballers St Bernard's F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players English Football League players British Army personnel of World War I Men's association football inside forwards Men's association football wing halves Royal Field Artillery soldiers Scottish Football League players Inverness Thistle F.C. players Sportspeople from Peterhead Footballers from Aberdeenshire 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-forward-1880s-stub