Hector Stewart Ramsey Lawson (21 May 1896 – 1971) was a Scottish footballer who played as a half back or outside forward in both the Scottish and English Football Leagues.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Hector Stewart Ramsey Lawson | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 1896 | ||
| Place of birth | Shettleston, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1971 (aged 74–75) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1916–1920 | Rangers | 38 | (4) |
| 1917–1918 | → Third Lanark (loan) | ||
| 1917–1918 | → Hamilton Academical (loan) | ||
| 1918–1919 | → Clyde (loan) | ||
| 1919–1920 | Vale of Leven | ||
| 1920–1922 | Rangers | 4 | (0) |
| 1922 | Third Lanark | ||
| 1922–1923 | Rangers | 5 | (0) |
| 1923–1925 | Liverpool | 12 | (0) |
| 1925–1926 | Airdrieonians | ||
| 1926–1928 | Aberdeen | 24 | (0) |
| 1928–1929 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 7 | (0) |
| 1929–1931 | Newport County | 55 | (1) |
| Shamrock Rovers | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was described by the Derby Daily Telegraph as "an outside left who has already made a deep impression, and has speed, ball control, and confidence". He played for a number of clubs including Rangers, Liverpool, Aberdeen and Shamrock Rovers. Born in Shettleston, Lawson played under Bill Struth at Rangers, during the 20th century.
References
edit- ^ Junius (25 August 1924). "Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Liverpool". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 153. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
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