James Ferguson Cumming (22 April 1886 – 8 December 1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside right in the Football League for Manchester City and West Ham United. He also played in the Scottish League for Aberdeen and Dumbarton.
Personal life In December 1915, late in the second year of the First World War, Cumming attested in the British Army and was transferred to the Army Reserve. He was mobilised in April 1916 and transferred to the Gordon Highlanders. Cumming was transferred to the Royal Engineers in December 1916 and was serving as a sapper when he suffered a gunshot wound to the left foot in June 1917. He was wounded again in June 1918 and was discharged in February 1919.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester City1913–14First Division9350—1431914–15First Division12010—130Total35360—413Aberdeen1915–16Scottish First Division153—2Appearances in Robertson Cup01731916–17Scottish First Division111—00111Total264—20284Dumbarton1918–19Scottish First Division2000—20West Ham United1919–20Second Division10000—1001920–21Second Division5000—50Total15000—150Career total7876020867
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