Jimmy Shankly
# Jimmy Shankly

James Blyth Shankly (19 June 1901 – 1972) was a Scottish professional footballer who is best remembered for his prolific goalscoring as a centre forward in the Football League for Southend United and Barrow. He also played English league football for Coventry City, Halifax Town, Sheffield United and Carlisle United.

## Personal life

Shankly's brothers Alec, Bill, John and Bob all became footballers. After retiring from football, he went into business as a coal merchant.

## Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :

| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Nuneaton Town | 1925–26 | Southern League Eastern Division | 19 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 30 |
| Coventry City | 1925–26 | Third Division North | 9 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 28 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 3 |

* ↑ 2 appearances and 3 goals in Birmingham Senior Cup, 1 appearance and 1 goal in Nuneaton Charity Cup
* ↑ Appearance in Coventry Nursing Cup
