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 second-row.

Peter Armstead
Personal information
Bornfirst ¼ 1934 (age 89–90)
Dewsbury, England
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1953–57 Wakefield Trinity 58 6 0 0 18
1957–61 Batley 87 7
Total 145 13 0 0 18

Background

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

Playing career

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County Cup Final appearances

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Peter Armstead played at second-row 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

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Peter Armstead played at second-row 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

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  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
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