Jimmy Douglas 1898 – 1972

Biography

Jimmy Douglas was born on January 12, 1898, in Newark, New Jersey, during a formative era for organized sports in America. He devoted his life to soccer, pursuing the sport professionally during a time when the game was still developing its following in the United States. His career spanned the early decades of American soccer, a period when dedicated athletes like Douglas helped establish the foundations of the sport in the nation.

Over the course of his life, Douglas witnessed tremendous changes in American athletics and culture. He lived through two world wars, economic upheaval, and the gradual growth of soccer’s popularity in his homeland. His commitment to the sport reflected a passion for athletic excellence and a pioneering spirit characteristic of early American soccer professionals.

Jimmy Douglas passed away on March 5, 1972, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, at the age of seventy-three. Though detailed records of his later years remain limited, his legacy endures as part of soccer’s rich history in America. He represented a generation of athletes whose dedication helped shape the sport for future players and fans.