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Wayne Peckham

1944 – 2016

Australian rugby league footballer

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About Wayne Peckham

Lived 1944 – 2016 (aged 71–72). Wayne Peckham was an Australian rugby league player.

Wayne Darcy Peckham (1944–2016) was an Indigenous Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played for Penrith and Canterbury as a centre but also played on the wing and as a second rower. Wayne Peckham was an Inaugural player for Penrith and the club's First Indigenous Player.

Playing career Originally from Moree, Peckham made his first grade debut for the newly admitted Penrith side in 1967. Peckham played in the club's first ever game against Canterbury-Bankstown which ended in a 15-12 defeat. In the club's inaugural season, Penrith finished second last on the table, 5 points clear of wooden spooners Cronulla. Peckham went on to play 2 further seasons for Penrith before signing with Canterbury-Bankstown. Peckham went on to play 3 seasons with Canterbury and spent most of his time there changing between the reserve grade and first grade sides. At the end of 1972, Peckham retired from rugby league. He died on 24 October 2016 aged 72.

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Important facts

Born
1944, Moree
Birth century
Died
2016
Occupation
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wayne Peckham?

Australian rugby league footballer

When was Wayne Peckham born?

Wayne Peckham was born in 1944 in Moree.

When did Wayne Peckham die?

Wayne Peckham died in 2016.

What was Wayne Peckham's occupation?

Wayne Peckham was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Wayne Peckham?

Wayne Peckham was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayne Peckham

· Wikidata: Q60675727

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