Jim Paterson (born 1934 in Townsville, Queensland) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
[2] He retired with the record for most games for North Queensland, having captained the side to victories over Great Britain and France.
Paterson moved to Toowoomba club Valleys where he was coached by former Kangaroo forward Herb Steinohrt.
The following year Paterson toured New Zealand with the Australian team, playing in both Tests against the Kiwis.
Paterson spent a third year in Innisfail but, instead of playing with all the clubs, he joined the Babinda Colts as coach.