Jimmy Stanton

Who was Jimmy Stanton?

James "Jimmy" Stanton was an English footballer who played at full back or wing half. He was born in West Bromwich and attended Christ Church School, before working at the local George Salter's Spring Works. He joined the factory's football team, the West Bromwich Strollers, in 1878 and played in the club's first match in November of that year. Stanton continued to play for the club after their change of name to West Bromwich Albion in 1879. In 1883 he played in Albion's first FA Cup match, against Wednesbury Old Athletic.

West Bromwich Albion held a testimonial match for Stanton on 16 May 1885; the team lost 1–2 to a district XI. He then moved to Newton Heath L&YR, where he made three competitive appearances as well as appearing in 10 friendlies.

After playing for Crosswells Brewery, Stanton finished his playing career at Oldbury Town. He died at sea in August 1932.