About Alec Peak
Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Alec Peak was an Australian australian rules football player.
James Alexander Peak (11 November 1916 – 8 November 1997) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Peak was the first St Kilda player to win a Gardiner Medal, taking home the seconds best and fairest award in 1937. He was rewarded with senior selection in 1938 but wasn't retained by St Kilda for the 1939 VFL season.
He later served St Kilda as a committeeman. As a selector, he helped build the team which could break the club's premiership drought in 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alec Peak?
Australian rules footballer (1916–1997)
When was Alec Peak born?
Alec Peak was born on 11 November 1916 in Armadale.
When did Alec Peak die?
Alec Peak died on 8 November 1997.
What was Alec Peak's occupation?
Alec Peak was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Alec Peak?
Alec Peak was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Peak. https://biography.guide/alec-peak/
MLA: "Alec Peak." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alec-peak/.
Chicago: "Alec Peak." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alec-peak/.
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