Jimmy Fleming (footballer, born 1901)

James William Fleming (5 December 1901 – May 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played for St Johnstone,[3] Rangers and Ayr United as a centre forward.[4][5]

Jimmy Fleming
Personal information
Full name James William Fleming
Date of birth 5 December 1901
Place of birth Dennistoun, Scotland
Date of death 1969 (aged 67–68)
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)[1]
Playing position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Shettleston
1923–1935 St Johnstone  72 (42)
1925–1934 Rangers  225 (176)
1934–1936 Ayr United  42 (17)
National team
1929–1930 Scotland 3 (3)
1934[2] Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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.[6] 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.

He holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44,[7] 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.[5][1] Two of these goals were scored in a 5–2 defeat by England at Wembley.[8]

See also

References
  1. Scotland player James William Fleming, London Hearts Supporters Club
  2. "SFL player James William Fleming". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. Significant Saints | Jimmy Fleming, St Johnstone FC
  4. [A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players], John Litster / Scottish Football Historian magazine, October 2012
  5. (Smith 2013, p. 86)
  6. Rangers player Fleming, Jimmy, FitbaStats
  7. "Records and Honours". Rangers F.C. Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2009.
  8. Match Details, Scottish Football Association.
Sources
  • Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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