James Owen (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for

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and

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, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, as a or .

Playing career

International honours

Jim Owen won

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while at St. Helens Recs in 1921 against Wales,

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, and Australia, in 1923 against Wales (2 matches), and won a

for

while at St. Helens Recs in 1922 against Australia.

County Cup Final appearances

Jim Owen played at in St. Helens Recs' 17-0 victory over Swinton in the 1923 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at

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, Wigan on Saturday 24 November 1923.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Owen, James England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players Place of birth missing Place of death missing Rugby league centres Rugby league wingers St Helens Recreation RLFC players Year of birth missing 1947 deaths