James Paterson (rugby league)

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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

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.

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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