Jim Davidson

James Norman Grieve Davidson (28 January 1931 – 1 September 2024) was a Scottish sportsman who represented Scotland in both cricket and rugby union. Davidson played first-class cricket for the Scotland national cricket team in 1951, and represented the Scotland national rugby union team from 1952 to 1954.

Early life Davidson was born on 28 January 1931 in Hawick.

Cricket career

A right-handed batsman, Davidson made his debut for the Scottish cricket team in May 1951, against Warwickshire (an English county). Later in the year, he also played matches against Northamptonshire, Ireland, and Worcestershire, as well as a two-day game against the touring South Africans. All but the last of these matches were considered first-class.

Rugby union career Amateur career Davidson played for Edinburgh University RFC when at University of Edinburgh.

Provincial career He was selected for Edinburgh District and played in the Scottish Inter-District Championship. Playing in the inaugural 1953-54 season he was part of the Edinburgh side that won the title in that year.

International career Davidson made his international debut on 12 January 1952 at Murrayfield in the Scotland vs France match. He was awarded a Queen's Service Medal for public service in the 1995 New Year Honours.