James Paterson (rugby league)

English rugby league footballer

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

James Paterson

Personal information

Full name| James Buckley Paterson
Born| 19 April 1898
Wakefield district, England
Died| fourth ¼ 1969 (aged 71)
Wakefield district, England

Playing information

Position| Stand-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, as a stand-off.

## Background

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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

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### Notable tour matches

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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

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

## References

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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.

## External links

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* Search for "Paterson" at rugbyleagueproject.org
* Search for "Patterson" at rugbyleagueproject.org

*[Pld]: Played
*[T]: Tries
*[G]: Goals
*[FG]: Field goals
*[P]: Points