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 (Heritage No. 177), as a , i.e. number 3 or 4. He also appeared for both Wigan (Heritage No. 492) and rivals St Helens (Heritage No. 611), plus Oldham RLFC (Heritage No. 444) as a World War II guest player.

Playing career

International honours

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

County League appearances

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

Club career

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

References

External links

(archived by web.archive.org) Profile at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk

Heritage Numbers - In Debut Order

Heritage Numbers - Listed by A to Z

Jimmy Robinson Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com

Jim Robinson Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com

1915 births

1992 deaths

Castleford Tigers players

Dewsbury Rams players

England national rugby league team players

English rugby league players

Oldham R.L.F.C. players

Place of birth missing

Place of death missing

Rugby league centres

St Helens R.F.C. players

Wigan Warriors wartime guest players