Peter Armstead
Birth datefirst ¼ 1934 (age 92–93)
Birth placeDewsbury, England
Club 1Wakefield Trinity
Year1start1953
Year1end57
Appearances 158
Tries 16
Goals 10
Fieldgoals 10
Points 118
Club 2Batley
Year2start1957
Year2end61
Appearances 287
Tries 27
Newyes
Retiredyes
Updated17 October 2014

Peter Armstead (birth registered first ¼ 1934[1]) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity and Batley, as a .

Background

Peter Armstead's birth was registered in Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Peter Armstead played at in Wakefield Trinity's 23–5 victory over Hunslet in the 1956–57 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1956–57 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 20 October 1956.[2][3]

Notable tour matches

Peter Armstead played at in Wakefield Trinity's 17–12 victory over Australia in the 1956–57 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Monday 10 December 1956.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts – A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 – 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  3. ^ Lindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873–1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a
  4. ^ Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC – FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN 1-85983-429-9