Jim Denton
James Darley Denton (fourth ¼ 1900 – third ¼ 1979) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and cricketer. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 3), as a goal-kicking wing, or stand-off, i.e. number 2 or 5, or 6.[1]
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| Full name | James Darley Denton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 September 1900 Thornes, Wakefield, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | third ¼ 1979 (aged 78–79) Pontefract district, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11 st 0 lb (70 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Wing, Stand-off | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Jim Denton was born in Thornes, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, his birth was registered in Wakefield district, and his death aged 78–79 was registered in Pontefract district, West Yorkshire, England.[2]
Playing career
International honours
Jim Denton played for "The Whites" in "The Reds versus The Whites" 1924 Great Britain Lions tour trial match, but ultimately he was not selected for the tour.
County honours
Jim Denton won caps for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1924–25 season against Lancashire, during the 1925–26 season against Cumberland, and Lancashire, and during the 1926–27 season against Cumberland.
County Cup Final appearances
Jim Denton played stand-off in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 24 November 1928.
Club career
Jim Denton made his début for Featherstone Rovers at right wing, i.e. number 2, on Saturday 27 August 1921.[3]
Honoured at Featherstone Rovers
Jim Denton is a Featherstone Rovers Hall of Fame Inductee.[4]
Genealogical information
Jim Denton was the younger brother of the rugby league fullback/left wing for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 4); Sid Denton (6 September 1899 – third ¼ 1978 (aged 78–79)).
References
- Bailey, Ron (1956). The Official History Of Featherstone Rovers R.L.F.C.. Wakefield Express. ASIN: B00O1TLDPC
- "Featherstone Rovers". Athletic News. 12 August 1929.
- Bailey, Ron (20 September 2001). Images of Sport - Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Football Club. The History Press. ISBN 0752422952
- "Featherstone Rovers legends added to Hall of Fame". pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2017.