Jimmy Humes
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2012}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jimmy Humes
| image =
| fullname = James Humes
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1942|8|6|df=y}}
| birth_place = Carlisle, England
| position = Winger
| youthyears1 = 1957–1959
| youthclubs1 = Preston North End
| years1 = 1959–1962
| years2 = 1962–1963
| years3 = 1963–1967
| years4 = 1967–1968
| years5 = 1968–1969
| clubs1 = Preston North End
| clubs2 = Bristol Rovers
| clubs3 = Chester
| clubs4 = Barnsley
| clubs5 = Chorley
| caps1 = 18
| caps2 = 2
| caps3 = 124
| caps4 = 7
| goals1 = 1
| goals2 = 0
| goals3 = 31
| goals4 = 1
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Jimmy Humes (born 6 August 1942) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger. He played in The Football League for four clubs.
Playing career
Humes began his career with Preston North End, making his debut aged 17 in a Division One match against Nottingham Forest.'Player Memories', Chester City v. Mansfield Town matchday programme; 5/2/1994; p. 24 After a spell with Bristol Rovers, Humes joined Chester in July 1963.
He spent four years at Chester, with the most memorable season being 1964–65. Along with teammates Mike Metcalf, Elfed Morris, Hugh Ryden and Gary Talbot, Humes managed to score 20 first-team goals. This included a diving header to give Chester the lead at Manchester United in the FA Cup,'Player Memories', Chester City v. Mansfield Town matchday programme; 5/2/1994; p. 24 although United recovered to win 2–1.
Humes moved to Barnsley in July 1967, where he ended his professional career with seven league appearances. After spending a year playing for non-league side Chorley, Humes retired from playing'Player Memories', Chester City v. Mansfield Town matchday programme; 5/2/1994; p. 24 and went on to work for housing department for Carlisle City Council.'Player Memories', Chester City v. Mansfield Town matchday programme; 5/2/1994; p. 24
Honours
Barnsley
- Division Four runners-up: 1967–68 (7 apps, 1 goal).
External links
- [http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player/jimmyhumes.html Career stats]
References
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Category:Footballers from Carlisle, Cumbria
Category:English men's footballers
Category:Men's association football wingers
Category:English Football League players
Category:Preston North End F.C. players
Category:Bristol Rovers F.C. players
Category:Chester City F.C. players