James Owen (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, as a wing or centre.[1]

Jim Owen
Personal information
Full nameJames Reginald Owen
Bornunknown
Died9 June 1947
Auckland, New Zealand
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1921–≥23 St. Helens Recs
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1921–23 England 5 4 0 0 12
1922 Great Britain 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3]

Playing career

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International honours

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Jim Owen won caps for England while at St. Helens Recs in 1921 against Wales, Other Nationalities, and Australia, in 1923 against Wales (2 matches),[2] and won a cap for Great Britain while at St. Helens Recs in 1922 against Australia.[3]

County Cup Final appearances

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Jim Owen played at centre in St. Helens Recs' 17-0 victory over Swinton in the 1923 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Great Britain Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.