Jimmy Wilson (footballer born 1924)
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James Thompson 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.
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.
His father, Andy Wilson, played for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
and Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
in the 1920s and 1930s, and was a Scottish international.
Although born in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
, Wilson started his career in London, as an amateur at Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
. He later played for Gravesend & Northfleet, Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
and Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
, before joining Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
in December 1950. Although largely a reserve at Vicarage Road
Vicarage Road
Vicarage Road, a stadium in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, is the home of the football club Watford and their tenants, the Saracens rugby union club. An all-seater stadium, its current capacity is 17,477.-History:...
, Wilson amassed 51 starts in all competitions over his seven years at the club, before joining Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
for the 1957–58 season.
He died on 16 January 1987 in London, aged 62.