Jimmy Williams (rugby league)

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]

Jimmy Williams

Personal information
Full name	Jimmy Williams
Born	unknown Featherstone, Wakefield, England
Died	unknown
Playing information
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight	11 st 0 lb (70 kg)[1]
Position	Stand-off
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1921–28/29 Featherstone Rovers 211 30 120 0 330

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. "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

External links

• Search for "Williams" at rugbyleagueproject.org