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Fullname: James Ronald Mitchell
aka: James Mitchell, Ronnie Mitchell
Born: 27 May 1925
Birthplace: Renfrew (Glasgow)
Signed: 5 Sep 1946
Left: 1949 (free); 12 Aug 1949 (to Exeter City)
Position: Outside-right
Debut: Hearts 1-0 Celtic, League, 1 Jan 1948
Internationals: none

Biog

Outside-right James Ronald Mitchell was signed for Celtic from Renfield Waverley in September 1946.

After a period in the reserves he made his Bhoys first team debut in a 0-1 league defeat at Hearts on January 1st 1948. Sadly he missed an opportunity to equalise the conceded goal in the second half, before having to be taken off himself due to injury.

That was to be his only senior appearance for the Hoops and he joined Exeter City in August 1949.

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

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