Dudley Peake (26 October 1934 – 28 April 2012) was a Welsh professional footballer. A centre half, he began his career with Swansea Town in 1956. Played for Swansea in the 1957 Welsh Cup Final and scored two goals in his time there. In 1958 he was transferred to Newport County for £2000 and made 129

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appearances for the club without scoring. In 1963 Peake moved to

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but did not make an appearance for them. Later played for Merthyr Tydfil. Whilst playing for Newport, Dudley studied O & A Levels and then went on to complete a degree at

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. Dudley became a lecturer in economics at

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and Bangor Universities and retired early in 1987. He died on 28 April 2012 and was survived by his wife Phyllis, three sons: John, David, and Philip and his three granddaughters: Kayla, Sioned, and Millie. His wife, Phyllis died on 5 January 2021.

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Welsh men's footballers Footballers from Swansea Swansea City A.F.C. players Newport County A.F.C. players English Football League players 1934 births 2012 deaths Merthyr Tydfil F.C. players Men's association football central defenders {{Wales-footy-defender-stub