About Stanley Pepperell
Lived 1914 – 1985 (aged 70–71). Stanley Pepperell was a British rugby league player.
Stanley Vincent Pepperell (birth registered fourth ¼ 1914 – 1985), also known by the nickname of "Pep" , was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played at representative level for England and Cumberland, and at club level for Seaton ARLFC (in Seaton near Workington, now represented by Seaton Rangers of the Cumberland League) and Huddersfield, as a , or .
International honours Pepperell won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1936 against Wales, in 1937 against France, and in 1944 against Wales.
County honours Pepperell represented Cumberland. Stan Pepperell played at in Cumberland's 5-4 victory over Australia in the 1948–49 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at the Recreation Ground, Whitehaven on Wednesday 13 October 1948, in front of a crowd of 8,818.
County Cup Final appearances Pepperell played in Huddersfield's 18–10 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1938 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
Testimonial match Pepperell's Testimonial match at Huddersfield took place in 1947.
Genealogical Information Stanley Pepperell was the older brother of the rugby league footballers; Russell Pepperell and Albert Pepperell.
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Who was Stanley Pepperell?
English rugby league footballer (1914–1985)
When was Stanley Pepperell born?
Stanley Pepperell was born in 1914 in Seaton.
When did Stanley Pepperell die?
Stanley Pepperell died in 1985.
What was Stanley Pepperell's occupation?
Stanley Pepperell was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Stanley Pepperell?
Stanley Pepperell was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Stanley Pepperell
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