| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Husband[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1947-10-15)15 October 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Date of death | 9 March 2024(2024-03-09) (aged 76) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1963–1964 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1973 | Everton | 165 | (44) |
| 1973–1978 | Luton Town | 143 | (44) |
| 1978–1980 | Memphis Rogues | 80 | (22) |
| 1981–1982 | Cleveland Force (indoor) | 33 | (9) |
| 1982–1983 | Oklahoma City Slickers | ||
| Total | 421 | (119) | |
| International career | |||
| England Schools | |||
| England Youth | |||
| 1967–1970 | England U23[2] | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Husband (15 October 1947 – 9 March 2024) was an English professionalfootballer who played in England and the United States as aforward.
Born inNewcastle upon Tyne,Northumberland, Husband began his career with the youth teams ofEverton, joining them in 1963.[3] He turned professional in 1964, making his debut in April 1965, and scoring his first goal in January 1967.[3] Husband played in every round as Everton reached the1968 FA Cup Final, scoring twice away toLeicester City in the quarter final, but missed a key goalscoring opportunity in the Final itself, when the Blues lost 1-0 toWest Bromwich Albion.[3]
He was part of the side that won theFirst Division in the1969–70 season; making 30 appearances and scoring 6 goals in the process.[4] He also played as they won the1970 FA Charity Shield.[5]
He later played forLuton Town.[6] Husband also played in theNASL for theMemphis Rogues.[7] In 1982, he played for theOklahoma City Slickers in theAmerican Soccer League.[8]
Husband played for England at Schools, Youth, and under-23 levels.[1]
After retirement, Husband ran a pub, eventually settling in Bedfordshire.[3]
Husband died following a short illness on 9 March 2024, at the age of 76.[3]
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