James "Jimmy" or "Bow" Ford was an American soccer outside right who earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1916. He played professionally in the National Association Football League and the American Soccer League, scoring goals in the first two National Challenge Cup Finals.
Professional career The son of English immigrants, Ford was born in 1889 in Kearney, New Jersey. In 1913, Ford, along with his brother John, turned professional with the Brooklyn Field Club of the National Association Football League. In 1914, Brooklyn won the 1914 National Challenge Cup with Ford scoring the winning goal in the 87th minute.The US Open Cup Final: 1914-2010 Later in 1914, Ford signed with Bethlehem SteelSCHWAB CORNERS FOOTBALL STARS; Steel Man Gathers High-Class Soccer Tea... - Article Preview - The New York Times On May 3, 1915, Ford scored in his second consecutive Challenge Cup final, as Bethlehem defeated Brooklyn Celtic. However, he soon after moved to Jersey City in the New Jersey National League.BETHLEHEM STEEL WINS OVER JERSEY CITY, SCORE, 5-0 In the spring of 1916, he went on loan to New York Clan MacDonald. In 1916, he was with Kearny Ryerson, also known as Kearny A.C., when he was called up for the first official U.S. national team games. That fall, he signed with the Kearny Scots and played with the team until inducted into the army when the United States entered World War I. After serving with the 29th Division in France.SOCCER TEAMS IN TIE.; New York F.C. and Scottish-Americans Hold Each O... - Article Preview - The New York TimesBethlehem Steel Soccer Club - July 15, 1919 In 1919, he joined Bethlehem for a tour of Scandinavia. In 1920, he joined Erie A.A. of the NAFBL.Robins' Clash With Erie Stands Out on Week-end Soccer Schedule In 1921, Erie joined the newly established American Soccer League and changed its name to Harrison S.C. In 1923, he moved to the New York Giants, then to the Newark Skeeters in 1924. He retired in 1925.
National team Ford earned his one cap with the national team in its first official game, a 3–2 victory over Sweden on August 20, 1916.USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969
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External links Hidden Caps: James Ford