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Abe Terry

1934 – 2024

GB international rugby league player

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About Abe Terry

Lived 1934 – 2024 (aged 89). Abe Terry was a British rugby league player.

Albert Edward Terry (17 May 1934 – 30 January 2024) was an English professional rugby league player who was active during the 1950s and 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for St Helens, Leeds, Featherstone Rovers and Castleford as a .

Background Albert Edward Terry was born on 17 May 1934, in St Helens, Lancashire, England, and he worked at the Ravenhead Colliery in St Helens. He was the younger brother of Mary J. "Josie" Terry, and the older brother of Hugh Terry, John Terry, the rugby league forward of the 1950s and 1960s for St. Helens and Blackpool Borough; Frederick W. Terry, Sheila A. Terry, Frances R. Terry, the twins Francis Terry, and William Terry, and James Vincent Terry.

Terry died on 30 January 2024, at the age of 89.

Playing career

International honours Terry won caps for Great Britain while at St. Helens in 1958 against Australia (two matches), in 1959 against France (two matches) and Australia (three matches), in 1960 against France, in 1961 against France (two matches), and while at Leeds in 1962 against France.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abe Terry?

GB international rugby league player (1934–2024)

When was Abe Terry born?

Abe Terry was born on 17 May 1934 in St Helens.

When did Abe Terry die?

Abe Terry died on 30 January 2024.

What was Abe Terry's occupation?

Abe Terry was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Abe Terry?

Abe Terry was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abe Terry

· Wikidata: Q2821856

· DBpedia: Abe Terry

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