James Owen (birth unknown – death unknown) was an English professional

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footballer who played in the 1920s. He played at representative level for

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, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, as a or .

Playing career

International honours

Jim Owen won

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while at St. Helens Recs in 1921 against Wales, Other Nationalities, and Australia, in 1923 against Wales (2 matches), and won a

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while at St. Helens Recs in 1922 against Australia.

County Cup Final appearances

Jim Owen played at in St. Helens Recs' 17-0 victory over Swinton in the 1923 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1923–24 season at

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on Saturday 24 November 1923.

References

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