James Hanson may refer to: James Hanson, Baron Hanson (1922–2004), English industrialist Jimmy Hanson (footballer, born 1904) (1904–?), English footballer for Manchester United James Hanson (footballer, born 1987), English footballer for Grimsby Town Jamie Hanson (born 1995), English footballer for Derby County James Hanson (rugby union) (born 1988), Australian rugby union player (hooker) for Queensland Reds James C. Hanson (1862–1946), American politician