Lou Petersen
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer
About Lou Petersen
Lived 1897 – 1961 (aged 64). Lou Petersen was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.
Louis Charles Petersen (19 April 1897 – 25 June 1961) was a dual-code rugby footballer who represented New Zealand in rugby union and rugby league.
Early years Petersen served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in World War I and it was here that he developed his football skills, playing for the "Trench team". He made the South Island side in 1919, 1920 and 1921.
In 1922 Petersen was called up to the All Blacks and he played in eight games for New Zealand, although he did not appear in any Test matches.
Petersen was part of the 1926–1927 tour of Great Britain that was marred by strike and he was one of the seven players suspended for life by the New Zealand Rugby League on his return.
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Who was Lou Petersen?
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer
When was Lou Petersen born?
Lou Petersen was born on 19 April 1897 in Akaroa.
When did Lou Petersen die?
Lou Petersen died on 25 June 1961 in Christchurch.
What was Lou Petersen's occupation?
Lou Petersen was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Lou Petersen?
Lou Petersen was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lou Petersen. https://biography.guide/lou-petersen/
MLA: "Lou Petersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lou-petersen/.
Chicago: "Lou Petersen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lou-petersen/.
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