Name Stanley Pepperell | ||
Stanley "Stan" Vincent Pepperell (birth registered October→December 1914 – 1985) was an English professional rugby league footballer of the 1930s, and 1940s, playing at representative level for England, and Cumberland, and at club level for Huddersfield, as a Wing, Centre, or Stand-off/Five-eighth, i.e. number 1 or 5, 3 or 4, or 6. He was born in Seaton district, Cumberland.
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Club career
Pepperell joined Huddersfield from amateur club Seaton in 1934. He spent his entire professional career with the club, appearing 280 times and scoring 508 points.
International honours
Pepperell won caps for England while at Huddersfield in 1936 against Wales, in 1937 against France, and in 1944 against Wales.
County honours
Pepperell represented Cumberland.
County Cup Final appearances
Pepperell played at Stand-off/Five-eighth in Huddersfield's 18–10 victory over Hull F.C. in the 1938 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1938–39 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 22 October 1938.
Testimonial match
Pepperell's Testimonial match at Huddersfield took place in 1947.
Genealogical Information
Stanley Pepperell was the older brother of the rugby league footballers Russell Pepperell, and Albert Pepperell.