 He was capped twice by Scotland in 1947, which uniquely meant that he had played for both Scotland and England.In 1948, he was signed by Aberdeen for £4,000, and quickly became a crowd favourite, renowned particularly for his 'double shuffle', which baffled opposing players and spectators alike.Pearson retired at the age of 40, and took up a career as a sports writer, often covering Aberdeen for the "Scottish Daily Mail".