Jim Challinor
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James "Jim" P. Challinor (birth registered June→August 1934 in Warrington
district — died December 1976 (age 42)) was an English
professional Rugby League World Cup
winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s, and coach of the 1960s and '70s, who at representative level played for Great Britain
, and at club level for Warrington
, and Barrow
, playing at , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, and at representative level coached for Great Britain
, and at club level for Barrow
, and St. Helens.
in 1952, Challinor initially played on the , but later moved into the s. He was a member of the Warrington side that won the famous Odsal Stadium
replay of the 1953–54 Challenge Cup
final against Halifax
, scoring the match's first try. He made 282 appearance for Warrington, scoring 135 tries, kicking 2 goals for 409 points.
In 1963 Challinor moved to Barrow
. he led them to the Challenge Cup
final at Wembley in 1967 as player-coach, losing 17-12 to Featherstone Rovers
.
Warrington
Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It lies 16 miles east of Liverpool, 19 miles west of Manchester and 8 miles south of St Helens...
district — died December 1976 (age 42)) was an English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional Rugby League World Cup
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
winning footballer of the 1950s and '60s, and coach of the 1960s and '70s, who at representative level played for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, and at club level for Warrington
Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
, and Barrow
Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Dave Clark. Formed in 1875 as Barrow Football Club, the club is the oldest of the current professional sports teams in Cumbria....
, playing at , or , i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 3 or 4, and at representative level coached for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, and at club level for Barrow
Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Dave Clark. Formed in 1875 as Barrow Football Club, the club is the oldest of the current professional sports teams in Cumbria....
, and St. Helens.
Club career
Making his debut for WarringtonWarrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
in 1952, Challinor initially played on the , but later moved into the s. He was a member of the Warrington side that won the famous Odsal Stadium
Odsal Stadium
Odsal Stadium is a stadium situated in Odsal, Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. The venue is used for rugby league and has been the home ground of Bradford Bulls/Bradford Northern since 1934...
replay of the 1953–54 Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final against Halifax
Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC is one of the most historic rugby league clubs in the game, formed over a century ago, in 1873 in the Yorkshire town of Halifax. Known as 'Fax', the official club colours are blue and white hoops, blue shorts and blue socks . They share The Shay stadium with football club FC Halifax Town...
, scoring the match's first try. He made 282 appearance for Warrington, scoring 135 tries, kicking 2 goals for 409 points.
In 1963 Challinor moved to Barrow
Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Dave Clark. Formed in 1875 as Barrow Football Club, the club is the oldest of the current professional sports teams in Cumbria....
. he led them to the Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
final at Wembley in 1967 as player-coach, losing 17-12 to Featherstone Rovers
Featherstone Rovers
Featherstone Rovers are a semi-professional rugby league club, based in Featherstone, West Yorkshire, England. They currently play in the Championship. The Rovers are one of the last vestiges of "small town teams" that were once common in rugby league during the early twentieth century...
.
International career
Challinor also played in the 1960 World Cup, helping Great Britain to victory. Later he coached Great Britain to victory in the 1972 World Cup in France. He was coach of the Lions on their 1974 tour as well.External links
- International statistics at englandrl.co.uk
- Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
- Coaching statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
- When Great Britain won the World Cup
- Tracking down the heroes of 1972
- Hall of Fame at Wire2Wolves.com
- Warrington’s World Cup heroes – Jim Challinor
- Coaching statistics at saints.org.uk