| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William James Morgan | ||
| Date of birth | 19 June 1922 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Inside forward/Outside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1945–1952 | Bristol Rovers | 104 | (24) |
| 1952–???? | Stonehouse | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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William James 'Jimmy' Morgan (born 19 June 1922) is a former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers immediately after the Second World War.
Prior to his footballing career Morgan had served in the Royal Marines during the war and took part in the Normandy Landings in 1944. Following the conclusion of hostilities Morgan was offered a contract with Sheffield Wednesday, but rejected the deal and opted instead to join his home town team Bristol Rovers.
In seven years with The Pirates Morgan played in 104 League games and scored 24 goals, before joining non-League side Stonehouse in 1952.