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Jean Piqué
- September 17, 1935
- November 7, 2019
- 84 years
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Jean Piqué, 84, French rugby union player.
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Jean Piqué was a legendary figure in French rugby whose career spanned decades of national success.
Jean Piqué
1935 – 2019
60 Seconds: Jean Piqué's Life Story
A look at the life and career of Jean Piqué, a French rugby player, coach, and official.
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Jean Piqué was a legendary figure in French rugby whose career spanned decades of national success. Born in October 1935, Piqué began making his mark on the pitch during the 1950s and 1960s. He earned eighteen selections for the French National Team, during which he scored six points. His skill helped secure crucial victories for France in the Six Nations Championships in 1961 and 1962. In 1964, he celebrated a major club achievement by winning the Top 14 championship with Section Paloise. After his playing days, Piqué transitioned to leadership roles, serving as an assistant coach for the national squad through the 1970s and 1980s. He further dedicated his life to the sport as a French Rugby Federation official until 1994. Jean Piqué passed away on November 7, 2019, at the age of eighty-four.
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Jean Piqué (14 October 1935 – 7 November 2019) was a French Rugby union player who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
Piqué was selected to play for the French National Team 18 times, scoring a total of six points. He was victorious in France's wins in the Six Nations Championships in 1961 and 1962.
He won the Top 14 championship in 1964 with Section Paloise.
Piqué was an assistant coach of the French National team from 1974 to 1986. He was also an official of the French Rugby Federation from 1976 to 1994.
Jean Piqué died on 7 November 2019.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
Questions drawn from Jean Piqué's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Jean Piqué born?
- A.7 November 1935
- B.14 October 1935correct
- C.14 October 1939
- D.7 November 1939
Jean Piqué was born on 14 October 1935.
Source: biography introduction
2.What was the nationality of Jean Piqué?
- A.Italian
- B.Spanish
- C.Frenchcorrect
- D.British
Jean Piqué was a French Rugby union player.
Source: biography introduction
3.In which decades did Jean Piqué play Rugby union?
- A.1950s and 1960scorrect
- B.1960s and 1970s
- C.1970s and 1980s
- D.1940s and 1950s
Jean Piqué was a French Rugby union player who played in the 1950s and 1960s.
Source: biography introduction
4.How many times was Jean Piqué selected to play for the French National Team?
- A.15 times
- B.12 times
- C.18 timescorrect
- D.21 times
Jean Piqué was selected to play for the French National Team 18 times.
Source: playing career
5.How many total points did Jean Piqué score for the French National Team?
- A.eight points
- B.four points
- C.ten points
- D.six pointscorrect
Jean Piqué scored a total of six points during his appearances for the French National Team.
Source: playing career
6.In which years was Jean Piqué victorious in the Six Nations Championships?
- A.1963 and 1964
- B.1962 and 1963
- C.1961 and 1962correct
- D.1960 and 1961
Jean Piqué was victorious in France's wins in the Six Nations Championships in 1961 and 1962.
Source: playing career
7.With which club did Jean Piqué win the Top 14 championship in 1964?
- A.Racing 92
- B.Section Paloisecorrect
- C.Stade Toulousain
- D.ASM Clermont
Jean Piqué won the Top 14 championship in 1964 with Section Paloise.
Source: club career
8.During which years did Jean Piqué serve as an assistant coach for the French National team?
- A.1970 to 1980
- B.1980 to 1994
- C.1974 to 1986correct
- D.1976 to 1990
Jean Piqué was an assistant coach of the French National team from 1974 to 1986.
Source: coaching career
9.During which period was Jean Piqué an official of the French Rugby Federation?
- A.1976 to 1994correct
- B.1980 to 1998
- C.1970 to 1988
- D.1974 to 1986
Jean Piqué was an official of the French Rugby Federation from 1976 to 1994.
Source: federation career
10.On what date did Jean Piqué pass away?
- A.7 December 2019
- B.7 November 2019correct
- C.14 December 2019
- D.14 October 2019
Jean Piqué died on 7 November 2019.
Source: death
11.What sport did Jean Piqué participate in professionally?
- A.Soccer
- B.Cycling
- C.Tennis
- D.Rugby unioncorrect
Jean Piqué was a French Rugby union player.
Source: introduction
12.What major title did Jean Piqué win in 1964?
- A.European Rugby Cup
- B.Grand Slam
- C.French Cup
- D.Top 14 championshipcorrect
Jean Piqué won the Top 14 championship in 1964 with Section Paloise.
Source: club career
13.In what capacity did Jean Piqué serve the French National team after his playing days?
- A.Team Manager
- B.Head Coach
- C.Team Captain
- D.Assistant coachcorrect
Jean Piqué was an assistant coach of the French National team from 1974 to 1986.
Source: coaching career
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