Quick Facts
Biography
James "Jim" Dechan was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1900s, playing at representative level for Other Nationalities, and at club level for Bradford F.C. (now Bradford Park Avenue A.F.C.).
Playing career
International honours
Jim Dechan won a cap for Other Nationalities while at Bradford F.C. in 1905 against England.
Championship final appearances
Jim Dechan played in Bradford F.C.'s 5-0 victory over Salford in the 1903–04 Championship tiebreaker.
Challenge Cup final appearances
Jim Dechan played in Bradford F.C.'s 5-0 victory over Salford in the Challenge Cup final during the 1905–06 season at Headingley Stadium, Leeds.
Career records
Jim Dechan was the league's top try-scorer in the 1904–05 season with 31-tries. Jim Dechan holds Bradford F.C.'s "Most Tries In A Game" record with 7-tries against Bramley on Saturday 13 October 1906 (Note: This record is sometimes quoted as being a Bradford Northern/Bradford Bulls record, but this club was formed in 1907 after this record was set, and after Bradford F.C. became an association football (soccer) club.)