About Tommy James
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79). Tommy James was a rugby union player.
Thomas Owen James (6 October 1904 – 8 April 1984) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
James was a younger brother of Wales winger Will James.
A goal–kicking fullback, James was a product of the Aberavon juniors. He made his first XV debut with Aberavon in 1927 and was capped twice for Wales, debuting against Ireland at Belfast in 1935. His other cap came two years later in Swansea when turned out against Scotland. He continued playing with Aberavon after the war despite being into his 40s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy James?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Tommy James born?
Tommy James was born on 6 October 1904.
When did Tommy James die?
Tommy James died on 8 April 1984.
What was Tommy James's occupation?
Tommy James was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy James (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy James. https://biography.guide/tommy-james-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Tommy James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-james-rugby-union-player/.
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