Roger Pearman (born 5 September 1939) is an English

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footballer who played in the 1960s, and coached rugby league in the 1960s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Sandal RUFC

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, and club level rugby league (RL) for

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, and Canterbury-Bankstown, as a , and coached club level rugby league for Canterbury-Bankstown.

Background

Roger Pearman's birth was registered in

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, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Roger Pearman played in Wakefield Trinity ’s 25-10 victory over

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in the 1963 Challenge Cup Final during the 1962–63 season at

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on Saturday 11 May 1963, in front of a crowd of 84,492.Hoole, Les (2004). ''Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES''. Breedon Books.

Australian career

He emigrated to Australia in 1964 and joined Canterbury-Bankstown as a . Roger was selected in first-grade upon his arrival and became the 300th player to play first-grade for the club. He went on to become a regular member of the team in his initial season.

Coaching career

After an injury interrupted his 1965 season, Roger was appointed first-grade coach in 1966. He commenced the 1966 season in first-grade but forfeited his position to allow George Taylforth back into the team. He played in third grade so that he could adequately prepare for the coaching role in first-grade. In 1967, Kevin Ryan was appointed captain-coach of first-grade.

References

External links

Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.orgRoger Pearman biography & coaching statistics at Canterbury BulldogsRoger Pearman biography & player statistics at Canterbury BulldogsRugby League Final 1963Roger Pearman Photo at Canterbury Bulldogs
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