About Peter Armstrong
Lived 1936 – 2019 (aged 82–83). Peter Armstrong was an Australian rugby league player.
Peter Armstrong (1936–2019) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
Playing career Armstrong was a hooker with the St. George Dragons who played eight seasons with the club between 1957 and 1964.
He came into the first grade side when Ken Kearney suffered his career ending injury in 1961. Armstrong became a dual premiership winning player with the St. George Dragons, winning the premiership with them in the 1961 Grand Final and the 1964 Grand Final while deputizing for the injured Ian Walsh.
He finished his career at Newtown in 1965.
Death Armstrong died on 7 April 2019 at Tweed Heads, New South Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Armstrong?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Peter Armstrong born?
Peter Armstrong was born in 1936 in Sydney.
When did Peter Armstrong die?
Peter Armstrong died on 7 April 2019.
What was Peter Armstrong's occupation?
Peter Armstrong was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Peter Armstrong?
Peter Armstrong was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Armstrong (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Armstrong. https://biography.guide/peter-armstrong-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Peter Armstrong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-armstrong-rugby-league-player/.
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