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Jim Blyth (footballer, born 1911)

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James Banes Blyth (born 9 August, 1911 in Gorebridge–died 1979) was a professional footballer who played for Newton Grange, Armiston Rangers, Tottenham Hotspur, Hull City, Heart of Midlothian, Falkirk and St Johnstone.

Football career

After spells with non League clubs Newton Grange and Armiston Rangers, Blyth joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1936. The centre half featured in 11 matches in his time at White Hart Lane. He moved on to Hull City in 1937 to play in a further 72 matches before having spells at Heartof Midlothian, Falkirk (loan) and St Johnstone.

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