William James (rugby league)

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William James
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Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1928–29 Oldham RLFC 31003
1929–36 Castleford 151221682406
Total154231682409

William James was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at club level for Oldham RLFC (Heritage No. 265) and Castleford (Heritage No. 78). [1] [2] [3]

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Playing career

William James played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1932–33 season.

In September 1935, Castleford reduced their asking fee for the transfer of James from £150 to £50. [4]

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References

  1. David Smart & Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN   978-0752418957
  2. "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on February 16, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  3. "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  4. "Castleford Men On Transfer List". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 13 September 1935. p. 17.