Jimmy Archibald

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Jimmy Archibald (September 18, 1892 - 1975) was a Scottish professional footballer.

Archibald, a Falkirk-born wing-half, began his career with Motherwell. He later moved to Tottenham Hotspur, making his Spurs debut in the 1919-20 season. He played 24 league games, scoring once, before moving to Aberdare Athletic in 1922. Thirty league games and 2 goals the following season resulted in a move to Clapton Orient in 1923. He played 49 times for Orient, scoring once, before joining Southend United in 1926.

However, he left Southend to join non-league Margate without playing in the Southend first team. He later played for Tunbridge Wells Rangers.