James Paterson (rugby league)

James "Jim" Buckley Paterson (19 April 1898[1] – fourth ¼ 1969[2]), also known by the nickname of 'JB', was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 280), as a stand-off, i.e. number 6.

James Paterson
Personal information
Full nameJames Buckley Paterson
Born19 April 1898
Wakefield district, England
Diedfourth ¼ 1969 (aged 71)
Wakefield district, England
Playing information
PositionStand-off/Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1921–22 Wakefield Trinity 8 0 0 0 0

Background edit

Jim Paterson's birth was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and his death aged 71 was registered in Wakefield district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career edit

Notable tour matches edit

Jim Paterson played stand-off in Wakefield Trinity's 3-29 defeat by Australia in the 1921–22 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 22 October 1921.[3]

Genealogical information edit

Jim Paterson's marriage to Mary L. (née Dews) was registered during third ¼ 1932 in Wakefield district.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
  3. ^ Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9
  4. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2015. Retrieved 1 January 2016.

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