About James Thomson
Born 1894. James Thomson was a British association football player.
James Thomson (born in Dumbarton) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside left. During his career, he played for a number of clubs, including short spells at Clydebank Juniors, Renton, Manchester United, Dumbarton Harp and Clyde, followed by 11 years with St Mirren.
During his time at Manchester United, he made six appearances, scoring one goal, during the 1913–14 Football League season. He was part of the St Mirren team which won the Scottish Cup in 1926, beating Celtic (he had scored the winning goal in their semi-final victory over Rangers).
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Who was James Thomson?
Scottish footballer (20th century)
When was James Thomson born?
James Thomson was born in 1894 in Dumbarton.
What was James Thomson's occupation?
James Thomson was an association football player.
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James Thomson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Thomson (footballer, fl. 1912–1928)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Thomson. https://biography.guide/james-thomson-association-football-player-1894/
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