Jimmy Watson (footballer, born 1924)
James Watson (16 January 1924 – 11 April 1996) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward for Armadale Thistle, Motherwell, Huddersfield Town and Dunfermline Athletic. He was born in Plean, Scotland.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | James Watson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 16 January 1924 | ||
Place of birth | Plean, Stirlingshire, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 11 April 1996 72) | (aged||
Place of death | Dunfermline, Scotland | ||
Playing position(s) | Inside forward | ||
Youth career | |||
Armadale Thistle | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1946–1952 | Motherwell[2] | 147 | (48) |
1952–1957 | Huddersfield Town[2] | 140 | (29) |
1957–1959 | Dunfermline Athletic[2] | 58 | (31) |
Total | 345 | (108) | |
National team | |||
1947–1953 | Scotland[2] | 2 | (0) |
1950 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
He earned two caps for Scotland, both against Northern Ireland.[3] Watson was also selected for the Scottish League XI.[4]
References
- "Jimmy Watson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
- Jimmy Watson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- (Scotland player) James Watson, London Hearts Supporters Club
- (SFL player) Jimmy Watson, London Hearts Supporters Club
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