About Peter Bampton
Lived 1896 – 1968 (aged 71). Peter Bampton was an australian rules football player.
Peter Aloysius Bampton (22 June 1896 – 2 January 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Port Adelaide in the SANFL during the 1920s.
Football Bampton played a total of 137 games for Port Adelaide, often at centre half back. He made his debut during the 1919 season and was a member of their 1921 premiership side.
In 1925 he had his best season, being awarded a retrospective Magarey Medal in 1998 after originally finishing runner up on a count back.
He was Port Adelaide captain in 1927 and played his last game for the club the following season.
During his career he represented South Australia at interstate football on 10 occasions.
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Who was Peter Bampton?
Australian rules footballer
When was Peter Bampton born?
Peter Bampton was born on 22 June 1896 in Port Adelaide.
When did Peter Bampton die?
Peter Bampton died on 2 January 1968.
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Peter Bampton was an australian rules football player.
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