James Crossley (rugby league)

James "Jim" Crossley (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage № 136), as a, i.e. number 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.

Background
James Crossley was born in Normanton, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

County League appearances
James Crossley played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1938–39 season.

Challenge Cup Final appearances
James Crossley played right-, i.e. number 12, in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934–35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.

Testimonial match
A joint benefit season/testimonial match at Castleford for; Jim Crossley, Harold Haley, Pat McManus, and Frank Smith took place during the 1947–48 season.

Genealogical information
James Crossley was the great-nephew of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s for Loscoe White Rose (in Featherstone); W. Crossley.