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James Pyke (rugby union)

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James Pyke
Full nameJames Pyke
Date of birth8 February 1866
Place of birthSt. Helens, Lancashire, England
Date of death17 May 1941 (aged 75)
Place of deathSt. Helens, Lancashire, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forwards
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
– St. Helens Recs ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1892 England[1] 1 (0)

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.

Background

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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

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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]

Personal life

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Pyke married Martha Eden in 1888 in the Prescot district.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Statistics at en.espn.co.uk". en.espn.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Death details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. p. 178. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
  5. ^ "Marriage details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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