Peter Ramsden


Peter Ramsden was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s. He played at club level for Huddersfield and York, as a or, i.e. number 3 or 4, 6, or 13, during the era of contested scrums.

Background

Peter Ramsden was born in Huddersfield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, and he died aged 68 in York, North Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Peter Ramsden played, broke his nose after six minutes, scored two tries, and won the Lance Todd Trophy in Huddersfield's 15-10 victory over St. Helens in the 1952–53 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 25 April 1953, in front of a crowd of 89,588, and played in the 6-12 defeat by Wakefield Trinity in the 1961–62 Challenge Cup Final during the 1961–62 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 12 May 1962, in front of a crowd of 81,263.

Lance Todd Trophy

Peter Ramsden is the youngest player ever to win the Lance Todd Trophy, aged 19 in the 1952–53 Challenge Cup Final during the 1952–53 season.

County Cup Final appearances

Peter Ramsden played right-, i.e. number 3, in the 18-8 victory over Batley in the 1952–53 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1952–53 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 15 November 1952, and played in the 15-8 victory over York in the 1957–58 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1957–58 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 19 October 1957.

Testimonial match

Peter Ramsden's Testimonial match at Huddersfield took place in 1961.