About Jim Measures
Born 1939. Jim Measures is a British rugby league player.
James Measures (born 14 April 1939) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for St Helens, Widnes and the Rochdale Hornets, as a .
Background Measures was born in St. Helens, Lancashire, England.
Playing career International honours Jim Measures won caps for Great Britain while at Widnes in 1963 against Australia (2 matches).
Challenge Cup Final appearances Jim Measures played left- in Widnes' 13-5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the 1964 Challenge Cup Final during the 1963–64 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 9 May 1964, in front of a crowd of 84,488.
Genealogical information Jim Measures is the father of rugby league who played in the 1990s for St. Helens Colts, and A-Team, Leigh and Widnes Vikings; Neil Measures.
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Who is Jim Measures?
English rugby league footballer
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Jim Measures was born on 14 April 1939 in St Helens.
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Jim Measures is a rugby league player.
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Jim Measures is British.
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