Bowls England is saddened to advise of the death of World and Commonwealth Games medallist, Peter Line, who passed away peacefully on Monday 17th February.
One of the longest servicing international players, Peter gained his first England International cap in 1955, going on to play for his country for an incredible 30 years. Peter’s international prowess and leadership skills shone through, seeing him named England captain in 1968, and from 1973-1975.
During his time on the international stage, Peter secured a gold medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games, and a silver medal at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. He gained ‘World Champion’ status following his gold medal at the 1972 World Bowls Championships and a bronze medal in 1976.
Classed as one of Hampshire’s most successful bowlers, Peter won gold in the Fours at the 1972 World Outdoor Bowls Championships in Worthing, following this up with two more medals four years later – a bronze medal in the Fours and silver medal in the Leonard Cup team event – and played a vital part in the winning National Mixed fours Team in 2011. His success didn’t just span team events, having won the National Singles title in 1961 and 1964, and the Senior Singles title in 1999.
Peter’s bowling legacy will be remembered both on and off the green. A truly wonderful bowler who will go down in the history books, and a pillar within the bowls community.
On behalf of all of us at Bowls England, and the wider bowling community, our thoughts are with his with wife and fellow England international player, Wendy Line, Peter’s family and friends at this time.
Funeral arrangements will be shared in due course.