John James
John James player profile: biography, stats, images and news about this Port Vale player.
Time at club: 1966-1973
Appearances: 229
Goals: 40
John James player profile:
John James was a powerful, locally-born forward who turned professional with Port Vale FC in 1966. He became a first-team regular from 1967 onwards and he played 43 games in the 1969-1970 promotion season.
He was injured in 1971 and after two operations to cure it, he struggled to regain his place after recovering. As a result, he was sold to Chester City for £5,000 in 1973. He later joined Tranmere Rovers and had a spell in US football.
He finished his playing career with over four hundred senior appearances and over a hundred goals. He won promotion with all three of his English clubs – Port Vale, Tranmere Rovers and Chester City.
He sadly passed away, aged 72 years of age, in 2021.
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Pauline
16th January 2021 @ 10:03 pm
I’ve had the pleasure of him being my brother in law for 55years. An amazing guy. I feel honoured to have him in our family. Xx
Dave Wills
13th February 2021 @ 10:20 pm
I first started watching Vale in ’65. Really got into it in 68/69 and Jamo was my hero. Was, and always will be, my favourite player… so many memories…. thank you
… goals were made for scoring….. RIP