About Percy Eccles
Lived 1883 – 1955 (aged 72). Percy Eccles was a British rugby league player.
Arthur Percy Eccles (9 August 1883 – 4 October 1955) was a professional rugby league and association footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Halifax, as a .
Death Eccles died in Halifax General Hospital on 4 October 1955, aged 72. His funeral took place in St Jude's Church, Halifax, and he was cremated at Scholemoor Crematorium, Bradford.
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Who was Percy Eccles?
English rugby league footballer
When was Percy Eccles born?
Percy Eccles was born on 9 August 1883.
When did Percy Eccles die?
Percy Eccles died on 4 October 1955.
What was Percy Eccles's occupation?
Percy Eccles was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Percy Eccles?
Percy Eccles was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Eccles. https://biography.guide/percy-eccles/
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