Sid Pert Jr.

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Sid Pert
Personal information
Full nameSidney Robert Pert
Born1933 (age 9091)
Arncliffe, New South Wales
Playing information
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Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1954–57 St. George 40110033
Father Sid Pert

Sidney Robert Pert (born 1933) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s.

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Background

Sid Pert Jr. was the son of the former Glebe footballer, and St. George official, Sid Pert.

Playing career

Born and bred in Arncliffe, New South Wales, Sid Pert Jr came through the local Arncliffe Club to be graded with St George in 1952. He went on to play four years of first grade league with St George between 1954 and 1957.

Pert played 40 games with the club, and scored 11 tries during his career. [1] Sid Pert is retired and living in Queensland.

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References

  1. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ( ISBN   1875169571)