A native of Hawick in the Scottish Borders, James, often known as Jimmy, was a half-back who had represented the South of Scotland against the touring Australians at Rugby Union before signing for Oldham in 1948. He made a try scoring debut in the 15 – 11 victory ove St Helens on August 28th 1948 but his overall first team apearance were limited to just 17 after being struck down with Tuberculosis which broght his rugby career to a premature end.
A benefit match was played for Jimmy on May 6th 1952 when an attendance of 5,000 saw Oldham defeat a Rugby League Xlll 18 – 8 at Watersheddings.
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A native of Hawick in the Scottish Borders, James, often known as Jimmy, was a half-back who had represented the South of Scotland against the touring Australians at Rugby Union before signing for Oldham in 1948. He made a try scoring debut in the 15 – 11 victory ove St Helens on August 28th 1948 but his overall first team apearance were limited to just 17 after being struck down with Tuberculosis which broght his rugby career to a premature end.
A benefit match was played for Jimmy on May 6th 1952 when an attendance of 5,000 saw Oldham defeat a Rugby League Xlll 18 – 8 at Watersheddings.