James Pearson (rugby union)
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| Born | Alexander William Angus 24 February 1889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 22 May 1915 (aged 26) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Pearson (24 February 1889 – 22 May 1915) was a Scotland international rugby union player. He played at Centre. At the First World War, Pearson joined the Royal Scots as a soldier; he was killed in Second Battle of Ypres.[1]
Amateur career
Pearson was born in Dalkeith, Midlothian. He was educated at George Watson's College, where he played cricket for the Watsonians. A friend encouraged him to take up rugby as well, and he soon excelled at that as well.[2]
Provincial career
He played for Edinburgh District against Glasgow District in the 1910 inter-city match. Edinburgh won the match 26-5.[3]
