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, as a centre.^[2][4] He also appeared for both Wigan and rivals St Helens, plus Oldham RLFC as a World War II guest player.^[5]

Jimmy Robinson

Personal information
Full name	James Robinson
Born	(1915-02-03)3 February 1915
Died	March 1992(1992-03-00) (aged 77) Castleford
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1938–53 Castleford 184 0 0 81 1943–43 → Dewsbury (guest) 1944–44 → Wigan (guest) 1 1 0 0 3 1943–44 → Oldham (guest) 4 0 0 0 0 1944–44 → St Helens (guest)[1] 1 0 0 0 0 Total 190 1 0 0 84 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1938 Lancashire 1 0 0 0 0 1944 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

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.^[6]

Club career

Robinson made his début for Wigan as a World War II guest player, he played centre, and scored a try in the 6-3 victory over Barrow at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 14 April 1945.^[7]