Jim Denton
# Jim Denton

James Darley Denton (fourth ¼ 1900 – third ¼ 1979) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s, and cricketer. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 3), as a goal-kicking wing, or stand-off, i.e. number 2 or 5, or 6.

## Background

Jim Denton was born in Thornes, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, his birth was registered in Wakefield district, and his death aged 78–79 was registered in Pontefract district, West Yorkshire, England.

## Playing career

### International honours

Jim Denton played for "The Whites" in "The Reds versus The Whites" 1924 Great Britain Lions tour trial match, but ultimately he was not selected for the tour.

### County honours

Jim Denton won caps for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers; during the 1924–25 season against Lancashire, during the 1925–26 season against Cumberland, and Lancashire, and during the 1926–27 season against Cumberland.

### County Cup Final appearances

Jim Denton played stand-off in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 24 November 1928.

### Club career

Jim Denton made his début for Featherstone Rovers at right wing, i.e. number 2, on Saturday 27 August 1921.

## Honoured at Featherstone Rovers

Jim Denton is a Featherstone Rovers Hall of Fame Inductee.

## Genealogical information

Jim Denton was the younger brother of the rugby league fullback/left wing for Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 4); Sid Denton (6 September 1899 – third ¼ 1978 (aged 78–79)).

