James Hamilton (born 1904 Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham[2] – died post 1939) was an English professional footballer who played as a half-back for Crystal Palace, Gateshead and Hartlepools United.
Hamilton was in London, serving with the Coldstream Guards, when he had a successful trial with Crystal Palace in 1922.
[3] He signed for the club in December that year and made his debut the following October against Bradford City.
[3] He was a regular in the team over the following eight seasons making a total of 180 league appearances, scoring four goals.
[3] In 1935 he returned to Hartlepools United, as manager, a post he held up until the Second World War.