James Bumphrey

James Bumphrey (4 May 1884 – 1946) was an English professional footballer who played 136 games and scored 7 goals in the Football League for Birmingham.[1][4]

James Bumphrey
Personal information
Full name James Bumphrey[1]
Date of birth 4 May 1884[2]
Place of birth Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Date of death 1946 (age 61)[3]
Place of death Northumberland, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Ashington Alliance
1908–1915 Birmingham 136 (7)
1915–19?? Durham City
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bumphrey was born in Morpeth, Northumberland, and played for Ashington Alliance before joining Birmingham in August 1908. A heavily built man, he was a strong tackler, though "a little wild", and headed the ball well despite being only 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall.[1] He made his debut in the Second Division on 31 December 1908, playing at inside left in a 1–1 draw away to Burnley.[5] For the next couple of seasons he played sporadically, always in the forward line, until becoming a regular in the side at wing half.[6] He made 143 appearances in all competitions for Birmingham in seven years, before moving back to his native north-east when the Football League suspended during the First World War.[1]

During the First World War, he served in the Royal Navy from 1917 to 1919, serving aboard HMS Princess Royal.[2]

References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. James Bumphrey; Birth Date: 4 May 1884; Birth Place: Morpeth Northumberland; UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939
  3. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
  4. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  5. Matthews, p. 155.
  6. Matthews, pp. 155–58.
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