Jimmy Heale

Jimmy Heale

Personal information
Full name	James Arthur Heale
Date of birth	16 September 1914
Place of birth	Bristol, England
Date of death	22 May 1997
Position(s)	Inside left, inside right, striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1931–1933	Bristol City	26	(8)
1933–1940	Manchester City	86	(39)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Arthur "Jimmy" Heale (16 September 1914 – 22 May 1997) was an English footballer who played for Bristol City, Manchester City.

Early life

Heale attended South Street School and played in an international trial for school boys. Other clubs interested when he was transferred to Manchester City F.C., were Arsenal, Leicester City, Aston Villa F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., and Leeds United. Manchester City paid £3,500 for Heale in January 1934. The year of Heale's transfer was year Manchester City F.C. won the FA Cup, but he was cup-tied, having played for Bristol City in the first round.

Manchester City

Heale joined players such as Matt Busby and Frank Swift at Manchester City F.C.. Problems with his knee the season that City won the League Championship, caused him to miss out on a medal. Some tipped Heale as a future England international. A serious leg injury finished his career in 1938/1939.

Career highlights

• Scoring a hat-trick against Rangers F.C..
• Scoring 5 goals in a wartime match against Stockport County F.C..
• Managing Manchester Police Football Team, and winning the National Police Cup title.

After retirement

Heale managed Manchester Police Football Team, and won the National Police Cup title with them. He also scouted for his Manchester City F.C.