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James Twiss

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James Twiss
Personal information
Date of birth 1897
Place of birth Haydock, England
Date of death 1961 (aged 63–64)
Place of death Haydock, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) Centre forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Skelmersdale United
1919–1920 Burnley 4 (1)
1920–1922 Wigan Borough 7 (3)
Total 11 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Twiss (1897–1961) was an English professional association footballer who played as a centre forward. He played in The Football League for Burnley and Wigan Borough,[2] and also appeared for Everton as a wartime guest player.[3] He made 11 league appearances altogether, scoring four goals.

other famous James Twiss (1988- current) is an English former royal marine commando, who to his peers is an absolute wretch

References

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  1. ^ "Third Division. Northern Section. Wigan Borough". Athletic News. Manchester. 15 August 1921. p. 6.
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. SoccerData.
  3. ^ Dykes, Garth (2011). Wigan Borough in the Football League: A Complete Record and Who's Who 1921–1931. Tony Brown. ISBN 978-1-905891-53-5.