James William Barrett (19 January 1907 – 25 November 1970) was an English footballer who played for West Ham United.

[3] He played his first game at Upton Park for West Ham Boys against Liverpool in the English Shield Final of 1920–21.

He signed professional forms with the east London club in 1923 at the age of 16, but didn't play his first senior game until 28 March 1925, against Spurs at White Hart Lane.

He went on to make a total of 467 appearances for West Ham, scoring 53 goals.

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