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Perce Horne

1890 – 1990

Australian rugby league footballer and administrator

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About Perce Horne

Lived 1890 – 1990 (aged 99–100). Perce Horne was an Australian rugby league player.

John Percy "Perc" or "Perce" Horne (1890–1990) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Background Horner was born at Waterloo, New South Wales on 16 September 1890.

Playing career Horne played rugby league from childhood, in the South's junior league. He was graded at Souths in the clubs pioneering years of the 1910s and played first grade during the 1919, 1923 and 1924 seasons.

Horne played in the grand final for South Sydney in 1923. He played his final season at Newtown in 1925.

Post playing Horne was known as the 'grand old man' of the South Sydney Rabbitohs club. He was the honorary-secretary of Souths reserve grade team for 47 years before his retirement in 1973. Horne was made a life member of South Sydney Rabbitohs in 1961, and he became the longest serving district official in NSWRFL history.

Death Horne died at a nursing home at Cronulla, New South Wales on 21 January 1990, in his 100th year.

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Important facts

Born
1890, Waterloo
Birth century
Died
1990, Cronulla
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Perce Horne?

Australian rugby league footballer and administrator

When was Perce Horne born?

Perce Horne was born in 1890 in Waterloo.

When did Perce Horne die?

Perce Horne died in 1990 in Cronulla.

What was Perce Horne's occupation?

Perce Horne was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Perce Horne?

Perce Horne was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Perce Horne

· Wikidata: Q18206504

· DBpedia: Perce Horne

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