William James (rugby league) explained
| William James |
| Year1start: | 1928 |
| Year1end: | 29 |
| Appearances1: | 3 |
| Tries1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 3 |
| Club2: | Castleford |
| Year2start: | 1929 |
| Year2end: | 36 |
| Appearances2: | 151 |
| Tries2: | 22 |
| Goals2: | 168 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 2 |
| Points2: | 406 |
| Retired: | yes |
| Updated: | 6 January 2014 |
William James was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Oldham RLFC (Heritage No. 265) and Castleford (Heritage No. 78).[1] [2] [3]
Playing career
William James played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1932–33 season.
In September 1935, Castleford reduced their asking fee for the transfer of James from £150 to £50.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd.
- 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. February 16, 2012.
- Web site: Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. 1 January 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120722034259/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=821. July 22, 2012.
- News: Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer . 13 September 1935 . 17 . Castleford Men On Transfer List.
