Peter Armstrong (1936–2019) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s.

Playing career

Armstrong was a hooker with the St. George Dragons who played eight seasons with the club between 1957-1964.

Peter Armstrong (rugby league)

He came into the first grade side when Ken Kearney suffered his career ending injury in 1961. Armstrong became a dual premiership winning player with the St. George Dragons, winning the premiership with them in the 1961 Grand Final and the 1964 Grand Final while deputizing for the injured Ian Walsh.

Peter Armstrong (rugby league)

He finished his career at Newtown in 1965.

Peter Armstrong (rugby league)

Death

Armstrong died on 7 April 2019 at Tweed Heads, New South Wales.

References

1936 births

2019 deaths

St. George Dragons players

Newtown Jets players

Australian rugby league players

Rugby league hookers

Place of birth missing

Rugby league players from Sydney