James Hilton (1884–1943) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for

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and

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(as a result of playing in the

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, and despite being born in

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), and at club level for

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Shamrocks ARLFC (not Tyldesley RLFC),

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, Halifax,

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( Heritage No. 311), and

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, as a , or .

Background

Jimmy Hilton was born in

, England, he was an iron mouldmaker, and he died aged in

, England.

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Hilton won

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s for

while at Halifax in 1908 against Wales, and in 1912 against Wales.

International honours

Jimmy Hilton won

s for

while at Halifax.

Club career

Jimmy Hilton made his début for Halifax on Saturday 28 January 1905, and he played his last match for Halifax in the 5-8 defeat by Dewsbury in the 1912 Challenge Cup semi-final during the 1911–12 season on Saturday 13 April 1912, he was transferred to

for £175 (based on inflation ) (based on increases in average earnings approximately equivalent to £63,600 in 2016). he made his début for Wigan in 70-0 victory over

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on Wednesday 20 November 1912, and he played his last match for Wigan in the 2-14 defeat by

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at Lowerhouse Lane,

on Saturday 22 March 1913.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hilton, James 1880s births 1943 deaths England national rugby league team players English rugby league players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Keighley Cougars players Leigh Leopards players Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league halfbacks Rugby league players from Leigh, Greater Manchester Wigan Warriors players Yorkshire rugby league team players