Jimmy_Fleming_(footballer,_born_1901)

Jimmy Fleming (footballer, born 1901)

Jimmy Fleming (footballer, born 1901)

Scottish footballer

James William Fleming (5 December 1901 – 13 May 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played for St Johnstone,[4] Rangers and Ayr United as a centre forward.[5][6]

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Career

Fleming made his Rangers debut against Dundee in October 1925 and scored in a 2–1 defeat at Ibrox. His last appearance was in October 1934 against Queen of the South.[7] In one memorable match he got possession of the ball in defence and worked his way down the pitch, avoiding all tackles, to score a spectacular goal.[citation needed]

He holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44,[8] as well as the record of having scored the most goals in a single match for Rangers, scoring nine times in a 14–2 Scottish Cup win against Blairgowrie in 1934.

He represented Scotland three times between 1929 and 1930, scoring three goals.[6][2] Two of these goals were scored in a 5–2 defeat by England at Wembley.[9]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Jimmy Flemming dead". Glasgow Evening Times. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  2. [2]
    Scotland player James William Fleming, London Hearts Supporters Club
  3. [3]
    "SFL player James William Fleming". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. [4]
    Significant Saints | Jimmy Fleming, St Johnstone FC
  5. [5]
    [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  6. [6]
    (Smith 2013, p. 86)
  7. [7]
    Rangers player Fleming, Jimmy, FitbaStats
  8. [8]
    "Records and Honours". Rangers F.C. Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009.
  9. [9]
    Match Details, Scottish Football Association.
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