Jimmy Crabtree
English footballer (1871-1908) · Footballers · Died at 36
James William Crabtree was a gifted English footballer of the end of the 19th century. Crabtree, alongside his great rival Ernest Needham, was described as the finest wing-half and the greatest player of all time by various teammates and journalists, including Sir Charles Clegg and Howard Spencer.
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A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026
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Close ties
John Devey Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1895-1902
Charlie Athersmith Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1895-1901- Billy George Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1897-1904
Howard Spencer Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1895-1904
Jack Reynolds Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1895-1897
Steve Bloomer Teammate at England national team, 1895-1902
Jack Sharp Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1897-1899- Frank Buckley Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1902-1904
Joseph Bache Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1900-1904
John Willie Sutcliffe Teammate at England national team, 1894-1902
Ernest Needham Teammate at England national team, 1894-1902
G. O. Smith Teammate at England national team, 1894-1901- Alex Leake Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1902-1904
Billy Brawn Teammate at Aston Villa F.C., 1901-1904
Career 6
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Plymouth Argyle F.C.190440
Aston Villa F.C.1895-19041766
England1894-1902140
Burnley F.C.1892-1895698
Rossendale United F.C.1890-1891
Burnley F.C.1889-189031
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About this person
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1908 · aged 36
