| James Rankin | |
| Fullname: | James Rankin |
| Birth Date: | 8 September 1927 |
| Birth Place: | Gateshead, England |
| Position: | Winger |
| Years1: | 1944–1949 |
| Clubs1: | Newcastle United |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1949–1950 |
| Clubs2: | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Caps2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 1950–1951 |
| Clubs3: | Grimsby Town |
| Caps3: | 5 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
James Rankin (8 September 1927 – 1985) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.[1]