James "Jim" Crossley was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at club level for Castleford, as a .
James Crossley was born in Normanton, Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
James Crossley played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1938âÂÂ39 season.
James Crossley played at in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Huddersfield in the 1935 Challenge Cup Final during the 1934âÂÂ35 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 4 May 1935, in front of a crowd of 39,000.
A joint benefit season/testimonial match at Castleford for; Jim Crossley, Harold Haley, Pat McManus, and Frank Smith took place during the 1947âÂÂ48 season.
James Crossley was the great-nephew of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s for Loscoe White Rose (in Featherstone); W. Crossley.