Sidney 'Joe' Pearce
Second Row
Player Bio
- Inducted:
- 2023
- Date of Birth:
- 07 September 1910
- Birthplace:
- Woollahra, NSW
- Nickname:
- Joe
- Debut Team:
- Eastern Suburbs
- Date:
- 29 June 1929
- Opposition:
- -
- Venue:
- Pratten Park
- Representative:
- 12 Games for NSW City Firsts, 31 Interstate Games for NSW, 16 Test Matches for Australia
- Club:
- Eastern Suburbs (1929 - 1942)
Career
Milestones
- First Father (Sandy) - Son Duo to represent Australia (1932)
- Eastern Suburbs Coach (1942, 1944)
- Sydney Roosters Team of the Century (2000)
- Australian Rugby League's Greatest 100 Players (2008)
- NRL Hall of Fame (2008)
Playing
- First Class Games
- 148
- Points
- 127
- Tries
- 33
Biography
Son of legendary hooker Sandy Pearce, Sydney Rooster #193 - Sidney ‘Joe’ Pearce - started his career as a fullback with Easts in 1929, but quickly found a home amongst the forward pack.
Recognised for his outstanding ball-playing and sure-handling ability, Pearce featured in 148 first grade games for the Club from 1929-1942, claiming Premierships in 1935, 1936, 1937 and 1940.
Sydney Roosters Hall of Fame Inductee #12 - Sidney Pearce Jr
After battling with injuries, Pearce retired from playing to take up a coaching role at Easts in 1942. He coached 30 total games across three years, most notable leading the Club to the Grand Final in his first season as Coach.
Pearce was recognised in the Sydney Roosters Centurions and Team of the 20th Century as a second rower and has been inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Members
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