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.

For the Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and 60s, see Jim Paterson (rugby league). For the New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, see Jim Patterson (rugby league).

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
Oct 1921–21/22 Wakefield Trinity 8 0 0 0 0

Background

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

Notable tour matches

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

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

References
  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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