Jimmy Robinson (rugby league)

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 centre, i.e. number 3 or 4.[2][4] He also appeared for both Wigan (Heritage № 492) and rivals St Helens as a World War II guest player.[5]

Jimmy Robinson
Personal information
Full nameJames Robinson
Born(1915-02-03)3 February 1915
DiedMarch 1992(1992-03-00) (aged 77)
Castleford
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1938–53 Castleford 184 3 (81-points?) 0 0 81 (3-tries?)
1944–44 → Wigan (guest) 1 1 0 0 3
1944–44 → St Helens (guest)[1] 1 0 0 0 0
Total 186 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1944 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Robinson won a cap for England while at Castleford in 1944 against Wales.[3]

County League appearances

Jimmy Robinson played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938–39 season.[6]

Club career

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.[7]

References
  1. "Jimmy Robinson". Saints Heritage Society. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  5. Latham, Michael; Gate, Robert (1992). They played for Wigan. Adlington: Mike R.L. ISBN 978-0-9516098-2-8.
  6. "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk ℅ web.archive.org. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  7. "14th April 1945: Wigan 6 Barrow 3". wigan.rlfans.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
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