Jim Measures Explained

Jim Measures
Fullname:James Measures
Birth Date:14 April 1939
Birth Place:St. Helens, England
Club1:St. Helens
Year1start:1957
Year1end:61
Appearances1:41
Tries1:8
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Club2:Widnes
Year2start:1961
Year2end:66
Appearances2:133
Tries2:47
Club3:Rochdale Hornets
Teama:Great Britain
Yearastart:1963
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:3
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

James Measures (born 14 April 1939)[2] is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for St Helens, Widnes and the Rochdale Hornets, as a .[1]

Background

Measures was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Jim Measures won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1963 against Australia (2 matches).[1]

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Jim Measures played left- in Widnes' 13-5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1964 Challenge Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488.

Genealogical information

Jim Measures is the father of rugby league who played in the 1990s for St. Helens Colts, and A-Team, Leigh and Widnes Vikings; Neil Measures.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Birth details at freebmd.org.uk. freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.