James Pyke (rugby union)
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Full name | James Pyke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born |
8 February 1866 St. Helens, Lancashire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died |
17 May 1941 (aged 75) St. Helens, Lancashire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Forwards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Pyke (8 February 1866[2] – 17 May 1941[3]), also known by the nickname of "Jimmy", was an English rugby union footballer of the 1890s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for St. Helens Recs, as a forward, e.g. front row, lock, or back row.[4] Prior to Saturday 6 September 1913, St. Helens Recs was a rugby union, and association football (soccer) club.
Background
Jimmy Pyke was born in St. Helens, Lancashire on 8 February 1866, and he died aged 75 in St. Helens, Lancashire on 17 May 1941.[1]
Playing career
International honours
Jimmy Pyke won a cap for England while at St. Helens Recs in the 17-0 victory over Wales at Rectory Field, Blackheath on Saturday 2 January 1892.[1]
Genealogical information
Jimmy Pyke's marriage to Martha (née Eden) was registered during July–September 1888 in Prescot district.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ↑ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ↑ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
- ↑ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.