Peter Doubles was known for his remarkable contribution to Queensland and the South Rugby Union. He was well known for his significant influence on people’s careers and lives. The extraordinary journey of Peter ‘Doubles’ Daley has been cut short as he sadly passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s hospital. The death news was followed by heartfelt outpourings from the rugby community on social media, reflecting his significant influence on people’s lives.
What happened to Peter’s Doubles Daley?
Peter ‘Doubles’ Daley passed away on 26 November 2023. According to sources, it has been reported that he passed away due to his prolonged battle with cancer. He was admitted to St. Vincent Hospital, where he was given palliative treatment, and in the morning, he peacefully passed away at the hospital. The South Rugby Union Club shared the sad news of Peter Doubles, expressing their admiration for Peter’s contributions to the club with heartfelt condolences.
Who was Peter Doubles’ Daley?
Peter was born in 1956 and graduated from St. Laurence College, where he developed his passion for sports. While at St. Laurence, Peter excelled in the college rugby game, got high cricket scores and played in the band. Peter showed exceptional determination and dedication towards the college’s sports, making him president of the school sports committee.
Peter was told to raise funds to finance activities in the sports committee, so he took innovation initiatives that positively influenced many people in the club. Peter, on his observations of seeing doubles tickets sold at Queensland matches in Ballymore, Doubles printed a sheet of paper with 225 first-scorer combinations. Peter then took his tickets and sold them at St Lawrence 1st XV matches. The successful fundraising led to Peter being affectionately called doubles by her college students, becoming his permanent name.
After studying in college, he received a letter from the South Rugby Club inviting him to join their club. Peter served his exceptional off-field role in the south rugby and continued to sell his tickets at rugby matches. He sold his rugby tickets from Ballymore Hill to the South home of Chipsy Wood Oval and the corporate suite of Suncorp stadium and raised funds for charities and grassroots rugby. In his 30 years of selling tickets, he has sold around 340,000 tickets with funds raised over $1 million.
Peter also organized competitions and pathways programs, including Australian Schoolboy Seven, which has run for almost 20 years with Peter’s dedication and guidance. Peter’s unwavering commitment to the rugby community awarded him a Medal of the Order of Australia.
Obituary and funeral
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