Peter Ford
Ford tackles Kelly during International 8th February 1964
By Gary Little
Born 2nd May 1932 and educated at Central Modern School, Gloucester, Peter Ford joined Gloucester RFC from Gordon League RFC. A player and man who epitomises the Gloucester Club.
There are few who have represented the Club in such a devoted and faithful capacity as player and representative. A captain from 1955 to 1958 with a one year break and then returning to the helm for a further two seasons.
One of a small number of an elite group of players who have made more than 500 appearances for Gloucester, scoring 146 tries. His debut came in 1951 after one United game. A frequent trialist and an international reserve, he was finally capped against Wales at Twickenham in 1964, aged 31, and played in all four home internationals that season.
He announced his retirement in August 1965 and was playing again in a 9-3 victory over Bristol within a month of the announcement! Club's leading try scorer in 1954-55. A Barbarian in 1962-3 and 1963-64 and 46 games for Gloucestershire (captain in 1963-64)
An unassuming character best illustrated by his reaction to the fact he had been selected for England. When told the news, it is reported that Peter replied, 'Eh, hang on a minute, say that again!'
A former RFU selector and President of Gloucester RFC.