James Hill (1872 – after 1900) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Burnley, New Brighton Tower and Stoke.
Career Hill was born in Paisley and began his career as a teenager with hometown club St Mirren; following some impressive performances alongside James Dunlop,In Memoriam. James Dunlop. Captain, St. Mirren F.C., The Scottish Referee, 18 January 1892, scan via London Hearts Supporters Club he was signed by English side Burnley. He became a vital member of the "Clarets" early league side occupying the left wing position for eight seasons and in total Hill made 163 appearances for Burnley, scoring 42 goals. He left for Stoke midway through the 1896–97 with Burnley on their way to relegation. He provided Stoke with decent service in two seasons he spent at the Victoria Ground, scoring 13 goals in 35 matches. He ended his career with the short lived New Brighton Tower.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurnley1889–90The Football League8300831890–91The Football League164211851891–92The Football League215342491892–93First Division276212971893–94First Division25111026111894–95First Division203102131895–96First Division204302341896–97First Division14100141Total1513712616343Stoke1896–97First Division106101161897–98First Division21532247Total3111423513New Brighton Tower1898–99Second Division282102921899–1900Second Division25511266Total53721558Career total2355518925364
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