Jim Peacock (footballer)  James Peacock (1871 – after 1896) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Stoke. Peacock was born in Stoke-upon-Trent and played for Dresden United before joining Stoke in 1896. He played one match in the Football League which came in a 2–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers during the 1896–97 season. He was released soon after and joined Saltgates.