James Alexander McDonald (8 December 1883 – August 1924) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

McDonald moved from St Bernard's to Bradford City in April 1907, representing them in the 1911 FA Cup Final, and captaining the team before World War I. In 1920, he signed for Raith Rovers.

Jimmy McDonald (footballer, born 1883)

Personal life

McDonald served as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery during the First World War.

Jimmy McDonald (footballer, born 1883)

References

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1883 births

1924 deaths

Scottish men's footballers

St Bernard's F.C. players

Bradford City A.F.C. players

Raith Rovers F.C. players

English Football League players

British Army personnel of World War I

Men's association football inside forwards

Men's association football wing halves

Royal Field Artillery soldiers

Scottish Football League players

Inverness Thistle F.C. players

Sportspeople from Peterhead

Footballers from Aberdeenshire

Jimmy McDonald (footballer, born 1883)