Jimmy Hoey
Introduction '''James Hoey''' (5 May 1901 – 3 May 1988) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Widnes, as a goal-kicking , or , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 11 or 12, during the era of contested scrums.
Playing career ===International honours===Jimmy Hoey won a cap for England while at Widnes in 1930 against Other Nationalities.===County honours===Jimmy Hoey won cap(s) for Lancashire while at Widnes during the 1930–31 season.===Challenge Cup Final appearances===Jimmy Hoey played in Widnes' 10–3 victory over St. Helens in the 1929–30 Challenge Cup Final during the 1929–30 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 3 May 1930 in front of a crowd of 36,544.===County Cup Final appearances===Jimmy Hoey played , and scored a goal in Widnes' 4–5 defeat by Wigan in the 1928–29 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.===Club career===In the 1932–33 season, Jimmy Hoey became the first player from any club to play and score in every game during a season, this record was equalled by William "Billy" Langton of Hunslet in the 1958–59 season.
Honoured at Widnes Jimmy Hoey is a Widnes Hall Of Fame Inductee.
Genealogical information Jimmy Hoey is the brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s for Widnes; William Hoey.
References
External links * Statistics at rugby.widnes.tv* Hall Of Fame at rugby.widnes.tv