James Hoey (5 May 1901 – 3 May 1988) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s.

[1] Jimmy Hoey won a cap for England while at Widnes in 1930 against Other Nationalities.

[2] Jimmy Hoey won cap(s) for Lancashire while at Widnes during the 1930–31 season.

[citation needed] 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.

[3] Jimmy Hoey played loose forward, and scored a goal in Widnes' 4–5 defeat by Wigan in the 1928–29 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1928–29 season at Wilderspool Stadium, Warrington on Saturday 24 November 1928.