Jimmy Morgan
Football player
1922 –
Who is Jimmy Morgan?
William James 'Jimmy' Morgan is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers immediately after the Second World War. Jimmy was a member of the Barton Hill Morgan footballing family which included his uncles Jerry Morgan, Tom Morgan, Fred Morgan and Jim Morgan.
Prior to his footballing career Morgan had served in the Royal Marines during the war and took part in the Normandy Landings in 1944. Following the conclusion of hostilities Morgan was offered a contract with Sheffield Wednesday, but rejected the deal and opted instead to join his home town team Bristol Rovers.
In seven years with The Pirates Morgan played in 104 League games and scored 24 goals, before joining non-League side Stonehouse in 1952.
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