Jimmy Williams
Personal information
Full nameJames Williams
Bornunknown
Featherstone, Wakefield, England
Diedunknown
Playing information
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight11 st 0 lb (70 kg)[1]
PositionStand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1921–29 Featherstone Rovers 211 30 120 0 330

Jimmy Williams (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 13), as a goal-kicking stand-off, i.e. number 6.[2]

Background

Jimmy Williams was born in Featherstone, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[1]

Playing career

Williams made his début for Featherstone Rovers on Saturday 27 August 1921, and he played his last match for Featherstone Rovers during the 1928–29 season,[3] he appears to have scored no drop-goals (or field-goals as they are currently known in Australasia), but prior to the 1974–75 season all goals, whether; conversions, penalties, or drop-goals, scored 2-points, consequently prior to this date drop-goals were often not explicitly documented, therefore '0' drop-goals may indicate drop-goals not recorded, rather than no drop-goals scored. In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points.

Testimonial match

Williams's benefit season at Featherstone Rovers, shared with Arthur Haigh, took place during the 1928–29 season.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 15 August 1927.
  2. ↑ Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
  3. ↑ Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
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