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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Thompson Wilson | ||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Middlesbrough, England | ||
| Date of death | 16 January 1987 (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]
References
edit- ^ Hugman, Barry (1981). Football League Players Records (1946–1981). Aylesbury: Rothmans Publications. p. 358. ISBN 0-907574-08-4.
- ^ Jones, Trefor (1998). Watford Season by Season. T.G. Jones. pp. 110–123. ISBN 0-9527458-1-X.
- ^ a b Jones, Trefor (1996). Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. p. 247. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.