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Jim Mason (footballer)

James Mason was a 19th-century footballer and referee. He played for Burslem Port Vale and refereed the 1909 FA Cup final.

Career

Mason joined Burslem Port Vale in November 1892.[1] He made his debut in a 5–2 home defeat to Newton Heath on 24 December 1894, becoming a regular from March 1895.[1] In 1896, he was reported to be performing 'his usual trick act of shooting at the winding gear of the adjacent colliery or at the clock in the Cobridge Church tower'.[1] He lost his first-team place in December 1896 despite this ability.[1] He was suspended by the club in February 1897 for 'offensive conduct' and only made one further appearance in October 1897.[1] Despite this he actually went on to become a referee after being released in 1898.[1]

He refereed the 1909 FA Cup final, as well as four England games.[2]

Career statistics

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 185. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ Sherwin, Phil (2010). The Port Vale Miscellany. Brimscombe Port: The History Press. p. 20. ISBN 978-0-7524-5777-2.
  3. ^ Jim Mason at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)