Jimmy Gooch (footballer)

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Jimmy Gooch
Personal information
Date of birth (1921-07-11)11 July 1921
Place of birth West Ham, England
Date of death 2001 (aged 79–80)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Becontree
1942–1952 Preston North End 135 (0)
1953–1955 Bradford City 22 (0)
1955–1957 Watford 43 (0)
Bath City
Total 200 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jimmy Gooch (11 July 1921 – 2001) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career[edit]

Born in West Ham, Gooch began his career at Becontree. He joined Preston North End as an amateur in March 1942, turning professional in May of that year.[1] He later played for Bradford City, Watford and Bath City.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Safe Hands For Watford And North End". Preston North End F.C. 9 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011.
  2. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.