james massey

James Massey started his football career at Denaby United, its unclear has to  how he went their as the Wolverhampton born goalkeeper found himself miles from  home. Massey moved to Sheffield Wednesday via Doncaster Rovers after being spotted by  a club official who, in turn recommended him to the Sheffield club, the official  had been refereeing a game at Loughborough at the time...

James Massey - fine keeper with Sheffield Wednesday

Born: Wolverhampton, 26 Jan 1869
Died: Mexborough, 2 Dec 1960
Height: 5ft 10ins (1896)
Weight: 10st 9lbs (1896)

Playing Career
1888 Mexborough
1888-1893 Doncaster Rovers
1893-1902 Sheffield Wednesday (173 + 0)
1902 Denaby United
???? South Kirby Colliery
???? Hickleton Main
1910 Coinsborough St. Peters