Sam Perry
Australian rugby league footballer
About Sam Perry
Lived 1887 – 1950 (aged 63).
Samuel Oakley Perry was a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. He played for Western Suburbs and Annandale in the NSWRL competition.
Playing career Perry made his first grade debut for Western Suburbs in round 4 of the 1910 NSWRFL season against Glebe at St Luke's Park. Perry made 11 appearances in his debut season as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon. In 1912, Perry joined Annandale and became one of their longest serving players making 46 appearances. Perry's time at Annandale was not successful with the club finishing with the wooden spoon in 1914 and going winless in 1920 which would also be their last year in the competition. Perry played two representative matches for Metropolis, the earlier version of the NSW City rugby league team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sam Perry?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Sam Perry born?
Sam Perry was born on 31 January 1887.
When did Sam Perry die?
Sam Perry died on 12 May 1950.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sam Perry (rugby league)
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