For the ice hockey player, see Jim Pearson (ice hockey).Scottish footballer

Jim Pearson (born 24 March 1953 in Falkirk) is a Scottish former footballer. Pearson played for St Johnstone, Everton and Newcastle United until injury cut short his professional career.

Pearson went on to work for Nike where he played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Nike brand in the UK as Head of Football, a position which he held for 14 years.

Pearson is a Sports Consultant for Blacks Solicitors LLP in Leeds.

References

• Jim Pearson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
• Jim Pearson at WorldFootball.net
• Turnbull, Albert (2015). Gateshead Football History 1890-2015.