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Ossie Peake

1920 – 1997

English rugby league footballer

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About Ossie Peake

Lived 1920 – 1997 (aged 76–77). Ossie Peake was a British rugby league player.

Oswald Peake (7 March 1920 – October 1997) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Warrington, Huddersfield (World War II guest) and Widnes, as a or .

Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Peake played on the in Huddersfield's 13–9 aggregate victory over Bradford Northern in the 1944–45 Challenge Cup Final during the 1944–45 season; the 7-4 victory in the first-leg at Fartown Ground, Huddersfield on Saturday 28 April 1945, and the 6-5 victory in the second-leg at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 5 May 1945.

County Cup Final appearances Peake played at in Warrington's 8-14 defeat by Wigan in the 1948 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1948–49 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 13 November 1948.

Club career Peake made his dêbut for Warrington on Saturday 2 April 1938, and he played his last match for Warrington on Saturday 13 November 1948.

International honours While at Warrington, Peake won three caps for England. All three came in matches against Wales played between 1939 and 1941.

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Important facts

Born
1920, Warrington
Birth century
Died
1997
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Oswald Peake

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ossie Peake?

English rugby league footballer

When was Ossie Peake born?

Ossie Peake was born in 1920 in Warrington.

When did Ossie Peake die?

Ossie Peake died in 1997.

What was Ossie Peake's occupation?

Ossie Peake was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Ossie Peake?

Ossie Peake was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ossie Peake

· Wikidata: Q7107492

· DBpedia: Ossie Peake

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