Jim Atherton

James Geoffrey "Jim" Atherton (2 April 1923 – 1 February 2010) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in the English Football League for Wrexham in the 1940s.[2] He also played for Chester City and Ellesmere Port Town.[1][2]

Jim Atherton
Personal information
Full name James Geoffrey Atherton[1]
Date of birth (1923-04-02)2 April 1923[1]
Place of birth Queensferry, Flintshire, Wales[2]
Date of death 1 February 2010(2010-02-01) (aged 86)[1]
Place of death Flint, Flintshire, Wales
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Chester City
1947–1949 Wrexham 18 (0)
Ellesmere Port Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. "Jim Atherton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  2. "Jim Atherton". Neil Brown. Retrieved 6 November 2018.


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