Jimmy Husband

James Husband (born 15 October 1947) is an English retired professional footballer who played in England and the United States as a striker.

Jimmy Husband
Personal information
Full name James Husband[1]
Date of birth (1947-10-15) 15 October 1947
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1973 Everton 165 (44)
1973–1978 Luton Town 143 (44)
1978–1980 Memphis Rogues 80 (22)
1981–1982 Cleveland Force (indoor) 33 (9)
1982–1983 Oklahoma City Slickers
Total 421 (119)
National team
England Schools
England Youth
England U23
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Husband began his career with the youth teams of Everton. He turned professional in 1964, and was part of the side that won the First Division in the 1969–70 season; making 30 appearances and scoring 6 goals in the process.[2] He also played as they won the 1970 FA Charity Shield.[3] He later played for Luton Town.[4] Husband also played in the NASL for the Memphis Rogues.[5] In 1982, he played for the Oklahoma City Slickers in the American Soccer League.[6]

International career

Husband played for England at Schools, Youth, and under-23 levels.[1]

References
  1. "Jimmy Husband". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  2. "1969-1970 Summary". evertonresults.com. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  3. "1970/71 Charity Shield". footballsite.co.uk. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  4. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player1/jimmyhusband.html
  5. "NASL-Jimmy Husband". nasljerseys.com.
  6. Slickers Open on Road, On Purpose The Daily Oklahoman - Friday, 7 May 1982


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