Hector Lawson Explained

Hector Lawson
Fullname:Hector Stewart Ramsey Lawson
Birth Date:21 May 1896
Birth Place:Shettleston, Scotland
Height:[1]
Years1:1916–1920
Clubs1:Rangers
Caps1:38
Goals1:4
Years2:1917–1918
Clubs2:Third Lanark (loan)
Years3:1917–1918
Clubs3:Hamilton Academical (loan)
Years4:1918–1919
Clubs4:Clyde (loan)
Years5:1919–1920
Clubs5:Vale of Leven
Years6:1920–1922
Clubs6:Rangers
Caps6:4
Goals6:0
Years7:1922
Clubs7:Third Lanark
Years8:1922–1923
Clubs8:Rangers
Caps8:5
Goals8:0
Years9:1923–1925
Clubs9:Liverpool
Caps9:12
Goals9:0
Years10:1925–1926
Clubs10:Airdrieonians
Years11:1926–1928
Clubs11:Aberdeen
Caps11:24
Goals11:0
Years12:1928–1929
Clubs12:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps12:7
Goals12:0
Years13:1929–1931
Clubs13:Newport County
Caps13:55
Goals13:1
Clubs14:Shamrock Rovers

Hector Stewart Ramsey Lawson (21 May 1896 – 1971) was a Scottish footballer who played as a half back or outside forward in both the Scottish and English Football Leagues.[2]

He was described by the Derby Daily Telegraph as "an outside left who has already made a deep impression, and has speed, ball control, and confidence". He played for a number of clubs including Rangers, Liverpool, Aberdeen and Shamrock Rovers. Born in Shettleston, Lawson played under Bill Struth at Rangers, during the 20th century.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Liverpool . Junius . Athletic News . Manchester . 25 August 1924 . 5.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . SoccerData . Nottingham . 2004 . 153 . 978-1-899468-67-6.