Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/James Dawson (footballer, born 1890)


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The result was speedy keep as no valid reason for deletion was provided by nominator and subject clearly passes WP:NFOOTY. (non-admin closure) — Jkudlick t c s 11:35, 25 October 2015 (UTC)

James Dawson (footballer, born 1890)

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I find it very unlikely that anyone known independent of longevity will live to be 125; thus I find this article (saying a footballer born in 1890 is still alive at the age of 125) difficult to believe. Georgia guy (talk) 14:45, 24 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Comment As far as I can tell, the article makes no claim that he is still alive.  Lugnuts  Dick Laurent is dead 17:02, 24 October 2015 (UTC)
 * If there's a proof that he's dead, you'll have to include his death date in the article. Georgia guy (talk) 17:06, 24 October 2015 (UTC)
 * But that's not a reason for deletion. He clearly meets the notability requirements for a footballer (playing at least 1 match for a professional club).  Lugnuts  Dick Laurent is dead 17:42, 24 October 2015 (UTC)


 * Oh, and if you bothered to look at the external link, you'll see he died in 1933....  Lugnuts  Dick Laurent is dead 17:43, 24 October 2015 (UTC)


 * Note: This discussion has been included in WikiProject Football's list of association football-related deletions. Spiderone  09:54, 25 October 2015 (UTC)


 * Keep - passes WP:NFOOTY Spiderone  09:55, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Keep - passes WP:NFOOTBALL. One of the most ridiculous AFD I've ever seen. GiantSnowman 09:57, 25 October 2015 (UTC)
 * Agreed. Does it qualify for any form of speedy keep, given that no reason has been provided for deletion? Spiderone  10:26, 25 October 2015 (UTC)


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.