Jimmy Heale

James Arthur Heale (16 September 1914 – 22 May 1997) was an English footballer who played for Bristol City, Manchester City.[1]

Jimmy Heale
Personal information
Full name James Arthur Heale
Date of birth 16 September 1914
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death 22 May 1997(1997-05-22) (aged 82)
Position(s) Inside forward, centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931–1933 Bristol City 26 (8)
1933–1940 Manchester City 86 (39)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

Heale attended South Street School and played in an international trial for school boys. Other clubs interested when he was transferred to Manchester City F.C., were Arsenal, Leicester City, Aston Villa F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Leeds United. Manchester City paid £3,500 for Heale in January 1934. The year of Heale's transfer was the year Manchester City won the FA Cup, but he was cup-tied, having played for Bristol City in the first round.[2]

Manchester City

Heale joined players such as Matt Busby and Frank Swift at Manchester City F.C.. Problems with his knee the season that City won the League Championship, caused him to miss out on a medal. Some tipped Heale as a future England international. A serious leg injury finished his career in 1938/1939.[3]

Career highlights

After retirement

Heale managed Manchester Police Football Team, and won the National Police Cup title with them. He also scouted for his Manchester City F.C.

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. p. 120. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. Archived 4 September 2004 at the Wayback Machine Bristol City FC - Unofficial archive of results, players and managers
  3. Archived 22 February 2013 at Archive.today Man City Info Via The Alps #851


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