James Pyke (8 February 1866[2] – 17 May 1941[3]) was an English rugby union footballer who played in 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.
| Full name | James Pyke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 8 February 1866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | St. Helens, Lancashire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 17 May 1941 (aged 75) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | St. Helens, Lancashire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editJimmy 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
editJimmy 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]
Personal life
editPyke married Martha Eden in 1888 in the Prescot district.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c "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.