Record-setting former Panthers and Eels rugby league star Peter Langmack has died
- Peter Langmack has died at the age of 73
- Footballer had a long battle with dementia
- He still holds the Panthers club record
The football world is in mourning following the death of Penrith’s record-breaking try scorer Peter Langmack.
Langmack, brother of Canterbury legend Paul, died aged 73 after a seven-year battle with dementia.
The side, which made its debut with the Eels in 1971 before joining the Panthers in 1973, played 93 games in the first grade.
At the age of 22, Langmack made history with the Panthers when he scored five tries in a home win against St George.
This incredible feat is still a Panthers club record.
Footy fans are mourning record-breaking try scorer and Panthers hero Peter Langmack
Langmack, brother of Canterbury legend Paul, has died aged 73
Langmack finished his career in the first grade with the Eels.
‘Valley. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Panther No. 95 Peter Langmack,” the Panthers posted on social media Thursday.
Langmack’s sister, Diane, works for the Bulldogs as executive assistant to Phil Gould and general manager of the club.
Langmack’s younger brother, Paul, played 313 first grade games in a decorated career spanning 17 years. He won premierships with the Bulldogs in 1984, ’85 and ’88.