About John Tembey
Lived 1936 – 1994 (aged 57). John Tembey was a British rugby league player.
John Tembey (11 September 1936 – 29 July 1994) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Cumberland, and at club level for Whitehaven (two spells), St Helens and Warrington, as a or .
Background John Tembey's birth was registered in Whitehaven district (Kells), Cumberland, England, and he died aged 57.
Playing career
International honours John Tembey won caps for Great Britain while at St. Helens in 1963 against Australia, and in 1964 against France.
Honoured at Whitehaven John Tembey is a Whitehaven Hall of Fame Inductee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Tembey?
English rugby league footballer
When was John Tembey born?
John Tembey was born on 11 September 1936 in Whitehaven.
When did John Tembey die?
John Tembey died on 29 July 1994.
What was John Tembey's occupation?
John Tembey was a rugby league player.
What nationality was John Tembey?
John Tembey was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Tembey. https://biography.guide/john-tembey/
MLA: "John Tembey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-tembey/.
Chicago: "John Tembey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-tembey/.
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