Early Years
Tim Pickup was born the second of 3 sons to Harrie and Mary Pickup. His 2 brothers are Paul(deceased) and Chris. His father Harrie was a lower-grade player for St.George and Eastern Suburbs, and his brother, Tim's uncle, Laurie was an outstanding 1st grade Rugby League player with the Eastern Suburbs Roosters (player #258).
Laurie Pickup is on record as the 3rd youngest ever Captain of the tri-colours whose career was cut short when killed on duty at age 22 during World War II.
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“Parents ... are sometimes a bit of a disappointment to their children. They don’t fulfil the promise of their early years.”
—Anthony Powell (b. 1905)