Jimmy Robinson (rugby league) explained

Jimmy Robinson
Fullname:James Robinson
Birth Date:1915 2, df=yes
Death Place:Castleford
Club1:Castleford
Year1start:1938
Year1end:53
Appearances1:184
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:81
Club2:Dewsbury (guest)
Year2start:1943
Year2end:43
Club3:Wigan (guest)
Year3start:1944
Year3end:44
Appearances3:1
Tries3:1
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:3
Club4:Oldham (guest)
Year4start:1943
Year4end:44
Appearances4:4
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
Year5start:1944
Year5end:44
Appearances5:1
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Teama:Lancashire
Yearastart:1938
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:England
Yearbstart:1944
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Retired:yes
Source:[1]

James Robinson (3 Feb 1915 – Mar 1992) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Castleford, as a .[1] [2] He also appeared for both Wigan and rivals St Helens, plus Oldham RLFC as a World War II guest player.[3]

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Robinson won a cap for England while at Castleford in 1944 against Wales.

County League appearances

Jimmy Robinson played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.[4]

Club career

Robinson made his début for Wigan as a World War II guest player, he played, and scored a try in the 6-3 victory over Barrow at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 14 April 1945.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120227102649/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=705. 27 February 2012.
  3. Book: Latham, Michael. They played for Wigan. 1992. Mike R.L.. Adlington. 978-0-9516098-2-8. Gate. Robert.
  4. Web site: Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time). thecastlefordtigers.co.uk . 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120216084010/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/alltime.php. 16 February 2012.
  5. Web site: 14th April 1945: Wigan 6 Barrow 3. wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.