James Woodburn (29 January 1917 â 2 January 1978) was a Scottish footballer who played as a wing half.
Woodburn played in The Football League for Newcastle United and Gateshead between 1938 and 1952 (with short guest periods at several Scottish and English clubs during World War II), before a spell at North Eastern League side Consett.
Woodburn died in Leeds on 2 January 1978, at the age of 60.