Jimmy Robinson (rugby league)

James Robinson
Personal information
Full name James Robinson
Born unknown
Died unknown
Playing information
Position Centre

Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1938–53 Castleford 184 3 (81-points?) 0 0 81 (3-tries?)
1944 → Wigan (guest) 1 1 0 3
Total 185 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1944 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]

James Robinson (birth unknown – death unknown), also known by the nickname of "Jimmy", was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Castleford, as a centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.[1][3] He also appeared for Wigan (Heritage № 492) as a World War II guest player.[4]

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Robinson won a cap for England while at Castleford in 1944 against Wales.[2]

County League appearances

Jimmy Robinson played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.[5]

Club career

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

References

  1. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on February 27, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. ↑ Latham, Michael; Gate, Robert (1992). They played for Wigan. Adlington: Mike R.L. ISBN 978-0-9516098-2-8.
  5. ↑ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "14th April 1945: Wigan 6 Barrow 3". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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