Jimmy Wyllie
Birth date15 October 1927
Birth placeSaltcoats, Scotland[1]
Death date27 June 1992 (aged 64)
Death placeSouthport, Merseyside, England
PositionInside Forward
Youthclubs 1Riccarton Bluebell
Years 11949–1950
Clubs 1Kilmarnock
Caps 11
Goals 10
Years 21950
Clubs 2Southport
Caps 215
Goals 21
Years 31950–1951
Clubs 3Wrexham
Caps 320
Goals 34
Clubs 4Kidderminster Harriers

James Wyllie (15 October 1927 – 27 June 1992)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played in the Scottish league for Kilmarnock, and made English football league appearances with Southport and Wrexham.[1][2]

Career

Wyllie started out his professional career with Kilmarnock, however only made one appearance for the club in the 1949–1950 season.[1]

He would then move to Southport on a free transfer.[3] He made 15 appearances for the Merseyside-based club.[1]

His performances earned him a move to Wrexham in December 1950,[2] the club paying a four-figure fee for Wyllie.[3] However, he would only make 20 appearances there before moving to Kidderminster Harriers.[1]

Death

Wyllie died in Southport on 27 June 1992.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Jimmy Wyllie". Neil Brown. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
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  3. ^ "1950/51 Season Summary". Dan Hayes. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2018.