History of Jim Denton in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 3, 2025

James "Jim" Darley Denton was an English professional rugby league footballer and cricketer active in the 1920s and 1930s. He represented Yorkshire at the representative level in rugby league. At the club level, he played for Featherstone Rovers as a goal-kicking wing or stand-off. His career highlights include playing both rugby and cricket professionally.

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1900: James Darley Denton Birth

In fourth ¼ of 1900, James Darley Denton was born in England.

August 1921: Jim Denton début for Featherstone Rovers

On Saturday 27 August 1921, Jim Denton made his début for Featherstone Rovers on the wing.

1924: Jim Denton wins cap for Yorkshire

During the 1924–25 season, Jim Denton won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers against Lancashire.

1924: Jim Denton Plays in Great Britain Lions Tour Trial Match

In 1924, Jim Denton played for "The Whites" in "The Reds versus The Whites" Great Britain Lions tour trial match; however, he was not selected for the tour.

1925: Jim Denton wins cap for Yorkshire

During the 1925–26 season, Jim Denton won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers against Cumberland and Lancashire.

1926: Jim Denton wins cap for Yorkshire

During the 1926–27 season, Jim Denton won a cap for Yorkshire while at Featherstone Rovers against Cumberland.

November 1928: Jim Denton plays in Yorkshire Cup Final

On Saturday 24 November 1928, Jim Denton played stand-off in Featherstone Rovers' 0-5 defeat by Leeds in the 1928 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Belle Vue, Wakefield.