James Joseph "Jimmy" Lawson (born 11 December 1947 in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

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) is an English former professional

Professional

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 footballer who played as a winger in the Football League

The Football League

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 for Middlesbrough

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, Huddersfield Town

Huddersfield Town F.C.

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 and Halifax Town

Halifax Town A.F.C.

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, where he later became player-manager.

Personal life

Lawson was a personal tailor when he was at Huddersfield Town in the 1970s. He is now a salesman for STILL Materials Handling Ltd.
His son Ian was also a professional footballer.