James Pyke (8 February 1866[2] – 17 May 1941[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in the 1890s.
He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.
[4] Prior to Saturday 6 September 1913, St. Helens Recs was a rugby union, and association football (soccer) club.
[1] Jimmy Pyke won a cap for England while at St. Helens Recs in the 17–0 victory over Wales at Rectory Field, Blackheath on Saturday 2 January 1892.
[1] Pyke married Martha Eden in 1888 in the Prescot district.