About Johnny Rae
Johnny Rae was a British rugby league player.
John "Johnny" Rae ( – 2021) was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Oldham and Bradford Northern, as a .
Early life Rae grew up in Pica, a village located between Whitehaven and Workington.
Playing career Club career Rae was signed from amateur club Wath Brow by Oldham, and made his debut for the club in March 1961.
Rae joined Bradford Northern in 1964, and played in the club's 17–8 victory over Hunslet in the 1965 Yorkshire Cup Final at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 16 October 1965.
A knee injury forced him to retire from the sport at the age of 27.
International honours Johnny Rae won a cap for Great Britain while at Bradford Northern in 1965 against New Zealand.
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Who was Johnny Rae?
British rugby league player
When did Johnny Rae die?
Johnny Rae died in 2021.
What was Johnny Rae's occupation?
Johnny Rae was a rugby league player.
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Johnny Rae was British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Rae. https://biography.guide/johnny-rae/
MLA: "Johnny Rae." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-rae/.
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