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James Young (10 January 1882 – 4 September 1922)[1] was a Scottish football player, best known for playing as a right half for the highly successful Celtic side of the early 1900s. Young helped Celtic to win fifteen major trophies in total, comprising nine league championships and six Scottish Cups.[1][2] His career was ended by a knee injury suffered in 1916.[1]

Young made one appearance for the Scotland national football team, against Ireland in 1906.[1] He also represented the Scottish League XI six times.[3]

He died in a motorcycle accident in his native Ayrshire, aged 40.[1]

In October 2013, a biography "Sunny Jim Young - Celtic Legend" written by David W. Potter was published.

Honours

Celtic[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f James Young at the Scottish Football Association
  2. ^ a b Celtic player Young, James, FitbaStats
  3. ^ "SFL player James Young". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
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