Championship in 1952.

Ever-reliable, Pearson missed only 13 first-team matches in seven seasons between 1946 and 1953, and proved the perfect foil for Jack Rowley. Apart from consistency Pearson possessed a deadly and accurate shot.

After losing his place to the young Jackie Blanchflower in the 1953/54 season, he moved to Bury in February 1954 for £4,500, after which became player-manager at Chester where he continued to play until the age of 40. After hanging up his boots, Pearson became a sub-postmaster in Prestbury, Cheshire.