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James Bonar, known as Jim Bonar, (1866 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Accrington.[1][2]

Jim Bonar

Personal information
Full name	James Bonar
Date of birth	1866
Place of birth	Scotland
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1883–1888	Thornliebank
1888–1889	Accrington	17	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jim Bonar started his football career in Renfrewshire in 1883. He joined a club called Thornliebank who had reached the Scottish Cup final three years before.[3] Jim Bonar made his League and Accrington debut on 8 September 1888 at Anfield, the then home of Everton. Accrington lost the match 2–1. Jim Bonar appeared in 17 of the 22 matches played by Accrington in 1888-1889 season. As a forward he played in a forward line that scored three League goals or more on seven separate occasions.[4]

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