Jim Lawson (American football)

James Willmer Lawson (March 11, 1902 – January 3, 1989) was an American football end and placekicker who played one season with the New York Yankees of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was also a member of the Los Angeles Wildcats of the American Football League.He was Stanford University's first All-American, a consensus selection, in 1924.[3] The 1924 Stanford football team went 7-1-1 and appeared in the 1925 Rose Bowl against Notre Dame in a losing effort.[4] Lawson kicked four extra points and two field goals for the Los Angeles Wildcats in 1926.
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