James Sneddon Black (22 May 1899 – 13 April 1933) was a Scottish footballer who played as a right half for Aberdeen.[1]
Black began his career with Cowdenbeath and moved to America to play for Providence Clamdiggers and Springfield Babes. Upon returning to Scotland to join Aberdeen, he was suspended by the American Soccer League after a dispute about the ownership of the [clarification needed] [2] The suspension was eventually lifted, allowing him to play for Aberdeen.[4]
Black was implicated in the so-called 'Great Mystery' of 1931 which saw five players leave the club amid rumours of match-fixing.[4][2]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aberdeen | 1927-28 | Scottish Division One | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| 1928-29 | 38 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
| 1929-30 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | ||
| 1930-31 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 1 | ||
| 1931-32 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| Total | 155 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 170 | 4 | ||
References
- ^ a b Jimmy Black, AFC Heritage Trust
- ^ a b c Willie Miller's Aberdeen Dream Team, Willie Miller, Rob Robertson; Black & White Publishing, 2011; ISBN 9781845024031
- ^ "[SFL player] Jimmy Black". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 6 December 2011.
- ^ a b Webster, Jack (2002). The First 100 Years of the Dons. Hodder & Stoughton. pp. 125–128. ISBN 0-340-82344-5.
- ^ "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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