Jimmy Wilson (footballer, born 1924)

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.

Jimmy Wilson

Personal information
Full name	James Thompson Wilson
Date of birth	(1924-03-15)15 March 1924
Place of birth	Middlesbrough, England
Date of death	16 January 1987(1987-01-16) (aged 62)
Place of death	Fulham, London, England
Position(s)	Forward or wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1941–194x	Fulham	0	(0)
194x–1947	Gravesend & Northfleet
1947–1950	Chelsea	0	(0)
1950	Leeds United	0	(0)
1950–1957	Watford	49	(12)
1957–1958	Southend United	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.^[2][3]

He died on 16 January 1987 in London, aged 62.^[3]