About Gilbert Verdié
Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 87). Gilbert Verdié was a French rugby league player.
Gilbert Verdié (Decazeville, 29 June 1928 - Albi, 25 November 2015) was a French rugby league player who represented France in two Rugby League World Cups.
Biography Gilbert Verdié, then playing in Albi, was called upon to compete in the first edition of the 1954 Rugby League World Cup which took place in France. He participated in two edition meetings including the final against Great Britain on 13 November 1954 at the Parc des Princes in Paris in front of 30,368 spectators but could not prevent Great Britain from raising their first World Cup title.
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Who was Gilbert Verdié?
French rugby league footballer (1928-2015)
When was Gilbert Verdié born?
Gilbert Verdié was born on 29 June 1928 in Decazeville.
When did Gilbert Verdié die?
Gilbert Verdié died on 25 November 2015 in Albi.
What was Gilbert Verdié's occupation?
Gilbert Verdié was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Gilbert Verdié?
Gilbert Verdié was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gilbert Verdié. https://biography.guide/gilbert-verdie/
MLA: "Gilbert Verdié." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gilbert-verdie/.
Chicago: "Gilbert Verdié." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gilbert-verdie/.
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