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Jimmy Husband
James Husband (15 October 1947 – 9 March 2024) was an English professional footballer who played in England and the United States as a forward. Club careerBorn in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, Husband began his career with the youth teams of Everton, 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 the 1968 FA Cup Final, scoring twice away to Leicester City in the quarter final, but missed a key goalscoring opportunity in the Final itself, when the Blues lost 1-0 to West Bromwich Albion.[3] He was part of the side that won the First Division in the 1969–70 season; making 30 appearances and scoring 6 goals in the process.[4] He also played as they won the 1970 FA Charity Shield.[5] He later played for Luton Town.[6] Husband also played in the NASL for the Memphis Rogues.[7] In 1982, he played for the Oklahoma City Slickers in the American Soccer League.[8] International careerHusband played for England at Schools, Youth, and under-23 levels.[1] Later life and deathAfter 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] HonoursEverton References
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