Scottish footballer
Jim Sharkey (12 February 1934 – 19 October 2014) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Born in Glasgow, Sharkey played for Haverhill Rovers while on National Service.[1] After playing for Rutherglen Glencairn,[2][3] he signed for Celtic in 1954, making his senior debut for them in October 1955.[4] He later played for Airdrie and Raith Rovers, making a total of 123 appearances in the Scottish Football League for all three clubs.[2] He later played non-league football in England for Cambridge United, Wisbech Town, Corby Town, Bury Town, Newmarket Town, Sawston United and Girton.[1]
Later life and death
After retiring as a player, Sharkey worked as a porter at Pembroke College, Cambridge.[1][3] He died on 19 October 2014, at the age of 80.[1]
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