James Bigden (1880- unknown) was an English association footballer who played as a wing half.Born in Poplar, London, Bigden began his footballing career aged 13 with Old St Lukes where he remained until the beginning of the 1899-00 season when he joined local team, Thames Ironworks. Described as a hard working half-back he played 11 times in the Southern League and twice in the FA Cup for the Ironworks. The following season Thames Ironworks folded to later become West Ham United.