Albert Pepperell
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Albert J. Pepperell is an English
former professional rugby league
footballer of the 1940s and '50s who at representative level played for Great Britain
, Cumberland, and British Empire XIII
, and at club level for Seaton
, Huddersfield
, and Workington Town
, playing at /, i.e. number 7.
while at Workington in 1952 against New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain
while at Workington in 1950 against New Zealand, and in 1951 against New Zealand.
at Workington Town
took place in 1955.
at the Distington Engineering Company (Chapel Bank).
, Cumberland, Seaton, and Huddersfield rugby league footballers Russell Pepperell
, and Stanley Pepperell
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former professional rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer of the 1940s and '50s who at representative level played for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
, Cumberland, and British Empire XIII
British Empire XIII rugby league team
The British Empire XIII rugby league team was a rugby league football team in Europe that represented the Empire of Britain at the time.-External sources:* Programme from game versus New Zealand 1952* British Pathe news footage...
, and at club level for Seaton
Cumberland League
The Cumberland League is a series of rugby league divisions in the traditional county of Cumberland.The league is run by the British Amateur Rugby League Association . Teams from the Cumberland league can apply for election to the National Conference League if they meet minimum...
, Huddersfield
Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield Giants are a professional rugby league club from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire who play in the European Super League competition. They play their home games at the Galpharm Stadium which is shared with Huddersfield Town F.C....
, and Workington Town
Workington Town
Workington Town is a professional rugby league club playing in Workington in West Cumbria. They play in the Championship 1. Their stadium is called Derwent Park, which they share with Workington Comets, a speedway team....
, playing at /, i.e. number 7.
International honours
Albert Pepperell won a cap for British Empire XIIIBritish Empire XIII rugby league team
The British Empire XIII rugby league team was a rugby league football team in Europe that represented the Empire of Britain at the time.-External sources:* Programme from game versus New Zealand 1952* British Pathe news footage...
while at Workington in 1952 against New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain
Great Britain national rugby league team
The Great Britain national rugby league team represents the United Kingdom in rugby league football. Administered by the Rugby Football League , the team is nicknamed "The Lions" or "Great Britain Lions"....
while at Workington in 1950 against New Zealand, and in 1951 against New Zealand.
Testimonial match
Albert Pepperell's Testimonial matchTestimonial match
A testimonial match or testimonial game, often referred to simply as a testimonial, is a practice in some sports, notably football and especially in the United Kingdom, where a club puts on a match in honour of a player for service to the club....
at Workington Town
Workington Town
Workington Town is a professional rugby league club playing in Workington in West Cumbria. They play in the Championship 1. Their stadium is called Derwent Park, which they share with Workington Comets, a speedway team....
took place in 1955.
Outside of rugby league
Albert Pepperell was a fitterMachinist
A machinist is a person who uses machine tools to make or modify parts, primarily metal parts, a process known as machining. This is accomplished by using machine tools to cut away excess material much as a woodcarver cuts away excess wood to produce his work. In addition to metal, the parts may...
at the Distington Engineering Company (Chapel Bank).
Genealogical Information
Albert Pepperell was the younger brother of EnglandEngland national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
, Cumberland, Seaton, and Huddersfield rugby league footballers Russell Pepperell
Russell Pepperell
George Russell "Russ" Pepperell was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s, and coach of the 1950s and '60s who at representative level played for England, and Cumberland, and at club level for Seaton, and Huddersfield, playing at , i.e...
, and Stanley Pepperell
Stanley Pepperell
Stanley "Stan" V. Pepperell is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s and '40s who at representative level has played for England, and Cumberland, and at club level for Seaton, and Huddersfield, playing at , i.e...
.