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Jimmy Fleming (footballer, born 1901)

James William Fleming (5 December 1901 – 13 May 1969) was a Scottish footballer who played for St Johnstone, Rangers and Ayr United as a centre forward.

Career

Fleming made his Rangers debut against Dundee in October 1925 and scored in a 2–1 defeat at Ibrox. His last appearance was in October 1934 against Queen of the South.

He holds the record for the most Scottish Cup goals scored by a Rangers player, with 44, as well as the record of having scored the most goals in a single match for Rangers, scoring nine times in a 14–2 Scottish Cup win against Blairgowrie in 1934.

He represented Scotland three times between 1929 and 1930, scoring three goals. Two of these goals were scored in a 5–2 defeat by England at Wembley.

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