Bob James (rugby league)

Bob James was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

Bob James
Personal information
Full nameRobert James
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1945–46 St. George 8 2 0 0 6
Source: [1]

James was graded in 1944 at St. George from the Hurstville junior rugby league.[2] He often deputised for Frank Johnson and Ken Banks at hooker. He announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 1946 season.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bob James - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  2. ^ St.George Call (Kogarah) 11/7/1946 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233606438?searchTerm=%22St.George%22%20%22BOB%20JAMES%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=194
  3. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
  4. ^ St. George Call (Kogarah) 18/1/1946 "Bob James" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233605028?searchTerm=%22St.George%22%20%22BOB%20JAMES%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=194%7C%7C%7Cl-year=1946