| Jim Rutherford | |
| Fullname: | James Rutherford |
| Birth Date: | 1894 |
| Birth Place: | Bedlington, England |
| Death Place: | United States |
| Position: | Full back |
| Years1: | 1919–1920 |
| Clubs1: | Ashington |
| Years2: | 1920–1922 |
| Caps2: | 26 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
James Rutherford (1894–1924) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion.[1]
Rutherford was born in Bedlington, Northumberland, in 1894.[1] He played for Ashington of the Northern Alliance before turning professional with Brighton & Hove Albion of the newly formed Football League Third Division. His older brother Jack was already on Brighton's books, and the pair played in the same team in 15 competitive matches. After losing his place to new signing Jack Feebery in 1921, Rutherford spent the 1921–22 season in the reserves and left the club in September 1922. He moved to the United States where he died in 1924.[2]