James "Jerry" Dawson (30 October 1909 – 19 January 1977) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper and spent most of his career with Rangers.
Born in Falkirk, Dawson's position as a goalkeeper saw him nicknamed 'Jerry' after the famous English custodian with whom he shared a surname.
[2] He began his career playing with local Junior side Camelon, before turning professional with Rangers in November 1929.
[2] He guided his new side to the League Cup within months of his appointment but eventually left the Fifers in July 1958, after they suffered relegation to Division Two.
Dawson's contribution to Scottish football has been recognised by former club Rangers and he was posthumously elected to their Hall of Fame.