Jimmy Wilson (footballer, born 1924)

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

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.

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.