| James Paterson | |
| Fullname: | James Buckley Paterson |
| Birth Date: | 19 April 1898 |
| Birth Place: | Wakefield district, England |
| Death Date: | fourth ¼ 1969 (aged 71) |
| Death Place: | Wakefield district, England |
| Club1: | Wakefield Trinity |
| Year1start: | 1921 |
| Year1end: | 22 |
| Appearances1: | 8 |
| Tries1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| New: | yes |
| Retired: | yes |
James "Jim" Buckley Paterson (19 April 1898[1] – fourth ¼ 1969[2]), also known by the nickname of 'JB', was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 280), as a, i.e. number 6.
Jim Paterson's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and his death aged 71 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Jim Paterson played in Wakefield Trinity's 3-29 defeat by Australia in the 1921–22 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 22 October 1921.[3]
Jim Paterson's marriage to Mary L. (née Dews) was registered during third ¼ 1932 in Wakefield district.[4]