Jimmy Hanson (footballer)

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James "Jimmy" Hanson, (born November 6, 1904 in Manchester), was an English football forward. In his early days, he played for Bradford Parish Church in the Cheshire Amateur League. In December 1922, someone wrote in to the Manchester Football News, recommending Hanson to Manchester United. After trials in the 1923–24 season, he joined United in 1924. Hanson played his entire professional career with United. In a match against Birmingham on December 25, 1929, he suffered a broken fibia, and the injury forced him to retire in 1931. During his United career, he scored 52 goals in 147 appearances.