James Lomas (rugby league)

James Lomas (26 August 1879 – 11 February 1960), also known by the nickname of "Jumbo", was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s, 1900s, 1910s and 1920s, and coached in the 1920s. three-quarter, and prominent goal-kicker, he captained the Great Britain national rugby league team. After starting with his home town Maryport's rugby union club, Lomas switched to rugby league, playing for Bramley, Salford, Oldham (Heritage No. 136) and York in a career that lasted for twenty-four years from 1899 to 1923, and saw him set new transfer fee and point scoring records. He also played representative matches for England, Lancashire and Cumberland. After retiring from playing Lomas coached Salford.

Jim Lomas
Personal information
Full nameJames Lomas
Born26 August 1879
Maryport, Cumberland, England
Died11 February 1960(1960-02-11) (aged 80)
Crumpsall, Manchester, Lancashire, England
Playing information
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg; 187 lb)
Rugby union
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1896–98 Maryport
Rugby league
Positionwing, centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1900–01 Bramley 31 4 21 54
1901–11 Salford 304 208 464 0 1552
1911–12 Oldham 80 38 37 0 188
1913–19 York 53 21 68 199
1922–24 Salford 8 0 6 12
Total 476 271 596 0 2005
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1899–12 Cumberland 14 6 8 34
1901–06 Lancashire 9 2 6 18
1904–11 England 13 6 21 60
1908–12 Great Britain 7 4 12 36
Coaching information
Club
Years Team Gms W D L W%
192226 Salford
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