Jim Pearson

Jim Pearson
Personal information
Date of birth	24 March 1953
Place of birth	Falkirk, Scotland
Height	5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m)
Position	Forward
Youth career
	Gairdoch United
Senior career*
Years	Team
1970–1974	St Johnstone
1974–1978	Everton
1978–1980	Newcastle United
1980–1981	Barrow
1981–1985	Gateshead
Total
International career
1974–1975	Scotland under-23
Managerial career
1985–1988	Blyth Spartans
	* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jim Pearson (born 24 March 1953 in Falkirk) is a Scottish former footballer. Pearson played for St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United until injury cut short his professional career.

Pearson went on to work for Nike where he played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK as Head of Football, a position which he held for 14 years.

Pearson is a Sports Consultant for Blacks Solicitors LLP in Leeds.

References

↑ Rollin, Jack, ed. (1979). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1979–80. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-354-09083-6.

Jim Pearson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
Jim Pearson at WorldFootball.net
Turnbull, Albert (2015). Gateshead Football History 1890-2015.

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[1] Rollin, Jack, ed. (1979). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1979–80. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 260. ISBN 0-354-09083-6.

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