James Pyke (rugby union)

James "Jimmy" 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.

James Pyke

Personal information
Full name	James Pyke
Born	8 February 1866 St. Helens, Lancashire, England
Died	17 May 1941 (aged 75) St. Helens, Lancashire, England
Playing information
Rugby union
Position	Forwards
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P ≤1892–≥92 St. Helens Recs Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1892 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: ^[1]

Background

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

International honours

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]

Genealogical information

Jimmy Pyke's marriage to Martha (née Eden) was registered during July–September 1888 in Prescot district.^[5]

References

1. "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.