James Paterson (footballer)

James Paterson (15 June 1905 – 30 December 1978) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside forward.

Career
Born in Cowdenbeath into a family with links to Stirlingshire, Paterson played club football for Camelon Juniors, Everton (no senior appearances), St Johnstone, Cowdenbeath, Leicester City, Reading, Clapton Orient and made three appearances for Scotland in 1931.