Jimmy Wilson (footballer, born 1924) explained

Jimmy Wilson
Fullname:James Thompson Wilson
Birth Date:15 March 1924
Birth Place:Middlesbrough, England
Death Place:Fulham, London, England
Position:Forward or wing half
Years1:1941–194x
Clubs1:Fulham
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:194x–1947
Years3:1947–1950
Clubs3:Chelsea
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1950
Clubs4:Leeds United
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:1950–1957
Clubs5:Watford
Caps5:49
Goals5:12
Years6:1957–1958
Clubs6:Southend United
Caps6:0
Goals6:0

James Thompson Wilson (15 March 1924 – 16 January 1987), known as Tug Wilson or Jimmy Wilson, was an English footballer. He was capable of playing as either a half back or a forward.

His father, Andy Wilson, played for Middlesbrough and Chelsea in the 1920s and 1930s, and was a Scottish international.[1]

Although born in Middlesbrough, Wilson started his career in London, as an amateur at Fulham. He later played for Gravesend & Northfleet, Chelsea and Leeds United, before joining Watford in December 1950. Although largely a reserve at Vicarage Road, Wilson amassed 51 starts in all competitions over his seven years at the club, before joining Southend United for the 1957–58 season.

He died on 16 January 1987 in London, aged 62.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hugman, Barry. Football League Players Records (1946–1981) . 1981 . Rothmans Publications . Aylesbury. 0-907574-08-4. 358.