James Sharp (footballer, born 1870)

James Sharp
Personal information
Full name James Sharp
Date of birth 12 February 1870
Place of birth Bonhill, Scotland
Position(s)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1889–1891 Vale of Leven 11 (0)
1891–1895 Preston North End 93 (3)
1896–1897 Darwen 24 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Sharp (12 February 1870 – unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played in the Football League for Darwen and Preston North End, and in the Scottish Football League for Vale of Leven (also appearing for them on the losing side in the 1890 Scottish Cup Final).

His nephew Buchanan Sharp was also a footballer.