Jimmy Hilton


James "Jimmy" Hilton was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at representative level for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Tyldesley Shamrocks ARLFC, Leigh, Halifax, Wigan, and Keighley, as a, or.

Background

Jimmy Hilton was born in Leigh, Lancashire, England, he was an iron mouldmaker, and he died aged in Leigh, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Jimmy Hilton won caps for England while at Halifax in 1908 against Wales, and in 1912 against Wales.

International honours

Jimmy Hilton won caps for Yorkshire 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 Wigan for £175 . he made his début for Wigan in 70-0 victory over Coventry RLFC at Central Park, Wigan on Wednesday 20 November 1912, and he played his last match for Wigan in the 2-14 defeat by Widnes at Lowerhouse Lane, Widnes on Saturday 22 March 1913.