About Peter Pickering
Lived 1926 – 2006 (aged 80). Peter Pickering was a British cricketer and association football player.
"Peter Pickering" was also the name of the man suspected of the murder of Elsie Frost.
Peter Barlow Pickering (24 March 1926 – 21 November 2006) was an English sportsman who played both football and cricket.
Career
Football career Born in New Earswick, Pickering played as a goalkeeper for New Earswick, York City, Chelsea, Kettering Town and Northampton Town, making a total of 162 appearances in the Football League.
Cricket career Pickering also played for Northamptonshire. He made a single first-class appearance, during the 1953 season, against Lancashire. From the tailend, Pickering scored 22 runs in the first innings and 37 in the second. Northamptonshire won the match by one wicket.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Pickering?
English footballer and cricketer (1926-2006)
When was Peter Pickering born?
Peter Pickering was born on 24 March 1926 in New Earswick.
When did Peter Pickering die?
Peter Pickering died on 21 November 2006 in Cape Town.
What was Peter Pickering's occupation?
Peter Pickering was a cricketer and association football player.
What nationality was Peter Pickering?
Peter Pickering was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Pickering. https://biography.guide/peter-pickering/
MLA: "Peter Pickering." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-pickering/.
Chicago: "Peter Pickering." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-pickering/.
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