Jack Pye (rugby league)

John Thomas 'Jack' Pye (1890-1973) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s.

Jack Pye
Personal information
Full nameJohn Thomas Pye
Born1890
Leichhardt, New South Wales
Died17 March 1973
Newport, New South Wales
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1914–16 Annandale 14 1 0 0 3
1919 Glebe 13 0 0 0 0
Total 27 1 0 0 3
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1919–21 New South Wales 5 1 0 0 3
1915–20 Metropolis 2 1 0 0 3
Source: [1]

Playing career

Pye was born in Leichhardt, New South Wales in 1890, and was a member of the Annandale rugby league club for three seasons between 1914-1916. He turned out for Glebe for one season in 1919. His represented Sydney (Metropolis) in 1915 and 1920. He represented New South Wales five times between 1919 and 1921. Pye was the older brother of the rugby league footballer; Jim Pye.[2]

Death

Pye died on 17 March 1973 at Newport, New South Wales aged 83.[3]

References

  1. "John Pye - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 (ISBN 1875169571)
  3. Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 21/3/1973
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