About Jimmy Lawton
Born 1942. Jimmy Lawton is a British association football player.
James Michael Lawton (born 6 July 1942) is an English-born former footballer who played as a centre forward in the Football League in the 1960s.
Lawton was born in Middlesbrough, and after playing for his home-town club as an amateur he moved to Darlington in the 1961–62 season. However, he only managed 11 league appearances at Swindon in an 18-month stay, and after a short stay at Watford, where he played 13 league games, he returned to Darlington in the 1967–68 season. In his second spell he made 22 league appearances and scored 3 goals before retiring through injury.
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Who is Jimmy Lawton?
Footballer (born 1942)
When was Jimmy Lawton born?
Jimmy Lawton was born on 6 July 1942 in Middlesbrough.
What is Jimmy Lawton's occupation?
Jimmy Lawton is an association football player.
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Jimmy Lawton is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Lawton. https://biography.guide/jimmy-lawton/
MLA: "Jimmy Lawton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-lawton/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Lawton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-lawton/.
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