Peter Gallagher (15 April 1941 – 15 September 2015) is an Australian former

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footballer. He played in the

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for the

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club from 1960 until 1965. He played mainly at but was a versatile player who could play most positions in the backline. In the 1965 season, Gallagher captained the Eastern Suburbs team and was a member of the Easts side that lost to

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in the 1960 Grand Final. The following year Gallagher moved to the Manly club, remaining there until 1968. In his time at Manly Gallagher played most of his football on the

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Background

Peter Gallagher was born in

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. Australia.

References

*''The Encyclopedia of Rugby League''; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
Peter Gallagher at nrlstats.comPeter Gallagher at yesterdayshero.com.au
Living people Australian rugby league players Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players Rugby league players from Taree Sydney Roosters players 1941 births 2015 deaths {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub