 He played over 200 games for Newcastle before and after the Second World War, scoring a total of 52 goals.Pearson was renowned as a skilful and entertaining outside-left, although he won no major honours at St James' Park

Pearson made a guest appearance for England during a wartime international against Scotland in Newcastle when outside left Eric Brook was injured before the game.Pearson was at the match as a spectator, but agreed to turn out for England.