Jimmy Anderson (footballer born 1932)
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James 'Jimmy' Anderson (born December 25, 1932, Glasgow
Glasgow
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) is a former Scottish
Scotland
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footballer who spent most of his playing career in England
England
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.
Playing career
Anderson played for Partick Avondale and then PortsmouthPortsmouth
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based RAOC Hilsea after joining the army. He went on to join Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
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in 1953, making his league debut the following year in a 5–3 defeat at Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
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.
After 24 league appearances, Anderson moved to Chester
Chester City F.C.
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in the summer of 1957, playing regularly initially but then finding his opportunities limited after the arrivals of Bobby Hunt and Frank Clempson
Frank Clempson
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. After leaving Chester in 1960, Anderson played for Rhyl
Rhyl F.C.
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and Weymouth
Weymouth F.C.
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before retiring in 1963. He was later employed by Vauxhall Motors
Vauxhall Motors
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and then worked in the construction industry.