Jim Stott
English rugby league player

Jim Stott

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English rugby league player
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Birth:
15 November 1919
Death:
6 July 1994
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Introduction

James "Jim" Stott (15 November 1919 — 6 July 1994 (aged 74)) born in Prescot district, was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, England, and Lancashire, and at club level for St. Helens, as a Centre, i.e. number 3 or 4. Jim Stott was a Private in the British Army during World War II, and appeared for Wigan as a wartime guest player.

Playing career

International honours

Jim Stott won caps for England while at St. Helens, in a 1943 match against Wales and in 1946 and 1947 matches against France, and won caps for Great Britain while at St. Helens, in a 1947 match against New Zealand.

Other notable Games

Jim Stott was a reserve for Northern Command XIII against a Rugby League XIII at Thrum Hall, Halifax on Saturday 21 March 1942.

Honoured at St Helens RLFC

Jim Stott is a St Helens RLFC Hall of Fame inductee.