Jim Lawson

James Willmer Lawson (March 11, 1902 – January 3, 1989) was an American football end and placekicker. He played college football for the Stanford football team of Stanford University, and was a consensus first-team All-American in 1924. He played professionally for the New York Yankees of the National Football League (NFL), and the Los Angeles Wildcats of the American Football League.

Early life and college James Willmer Lawson was born on March 11, 1902, in Chelsea, Indiana. The 1924 Stanford football team went 7–1–1 and appeared in the 1925 Rose Bowl against Notre Dame in a losing effort. Lawson was also named first-team All-Pacific Coast Conference at end by the United Press in both 1923 and 1924. He was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional career Lawson kicked four extra points and two field goals for the Los Angeles Wildcats in 1926. He played in 11 games for the New York Yankees in .

Personal life Lawson died on January 3, 1989, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.