Jem_Bayliss

Jem Bayliss

Jem Bayliss

English footballer

Albert Edward James Matthias Bayliss (1 August 1863 – 19 August 1933), known as Jem Bayliss, was an English footballer who played for West Bromwich Albion, as well as the England national side.

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He captained the West Bromwich Albion side which won the 1888 FA Cup Final.[2]

He made his league debut on 8 September 1888, at wing-half for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 win against Stoke at the Victoria Ground, Stoke. He played all of the "Throstles"' 22 Football League matches and scored two goals in 1888–89. His debut League goal was scored on 22 September 1888 at Leamington Road, Blackburn, in a match that West Bromwich Albion lost to Blackburn Rovers 6–2. Bayliss also played as a forward in 1888–89.[3]

References

  • Matthews, Tony (2007). West Bromwich Albion: The Complete Record. Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-565-4.
  1. [1]
    As per Englandstats.com. Matthews (2007) pp. 101–102 gives Bayliss' date of birth as 14 January 1863
  2. [2]
    "Albion bid to net golden ball". BBC. 16 May 2002. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
  3. [3]
    Jem Bayliss at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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