Introduction
Albert James Pepperell (first ¼ 1922 – 1986) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, Cumberland and British Empire XIII, and at club level for Seaton ARLFC (in Seaton near Workington, now represented by Seaton Rangers of the Cumberland League), Huddersfield and Workington Town, as a scrum-half, i.e. number 7.
Background
Albert Pepperell's birth was registered in Seaton district, Cumberland, England, he was a fitter at the Distington Engineering Company (Chapel Bank), Workington, and he died aged 63–64.
Playing career
International honours
Albert Pepperell won a cap for British Empire XIII while at Workington in 1952 against New Zealand, and won caps for Great Britain while at Workington in 1950 against New Zealand, and in 1951 against New Zealand.
County honours
Albert Pepperell represented Cumberland. Albert Pepperell played scrum-half in Cumberland's 5-4 victory over Australia in the 1948–49 Kangaroo tour of Great Britain and France match at the Recreation Ground, Whitehaven on Wednesday 13 October 1948, in front of a crowd of 8,818.
Challenge Cup Final appearances
Albert Pepperell played scrum-half in Workington Town's 18-10 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1952 Challenge Cup Final during the 1951–52 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 19 April 1952, in front of a crowd of 72,093.
Testimonial match
Albert Pepperell's Testimonial match at Workington Town took place in 1955.
Genealogical Information
Albert Pepperell's marriage to Josephine B. (née Charnley) was registered during third ¼ 1954 in Cockermouth district. They had children; Diane E. Pepperell (birth registered during fourth ¼ 1955 (age 64–65) in Whitehaven district). Albert Pepperell was the younger brother of the rugby league footballers, Stanley Pepperell and Russell Pepperell.