About Denis Lawson
Lived 1897 – 1968 (aged 70). Denis Lawson was a British association football player and association football coach.
Denis Lawson (11 December 1897 – 23 May 1968) was a Scottish footballer who played as an outside-right.
He started playing professionally for St Mirren in 1920; in 1923 he moved to Cardiff City of the English Football League and played 64 matches for them, before moving to the United States and playing for Springfield Babes and Providence F.C.
In 1923 Lawson was capped for Scotland, in a 2–2 draw with England at Hampden Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Denis Lawson?
Scottish footballer (1897-1968)
When was Denis Lawson born?
Denis Lawson was born on 11 December 1897 in Lennoxtown.
When did Denis Lawson die?
Denis Lawson died on 23 May 1968 in Glasgow.
What was Denis Lawson's occupation?
Denis Lawson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Denis Lawson?
Denis Lawson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Denis Lawson (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Denis Lawson. https://biography.guide/denis-lawson/
MLA: "Denis Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/denis-lawson/.
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