Paul Pyers

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Paul Pyers
Personal information
Full namePaul Francis Pyers
Born(1935-03-13)13 March 1935
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died12 June 2016(2016-06-12) (aged 81)
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Fullback, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1954 Eastern Suburbs Roosters 9 3 0 0 9
1960–62 Parramatta Eels 10 5 17 0 49
Total 19 8 17 0 58

Paul Francis "Pope" Pyers (13 March 1935 – 12 June 2016) was an Australian rugby league player in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition.

A halfback, Pyers, played 9 matches with the Eastern Suburbs side in 1954 season. He is recognized as that club's 421st player. The following year he moved to Queensland where he was a represented the Queensland state team in matches against NSW, New Zealand and Great Britain. In 1960 he returned to the NSWRL where he played 2 seasons for the Parramatta club.

References

  • Whiticker, Alan; Hudson, Glen (2007). The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Wetherill Park, New South Wales: Gary Allen Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-1-877082-93-1.
  • Paul Pyers' obituary
  • Paul Pyers on the Nasho Nominal Roll