[4] Petrie's international debut was the home match on 3 March 1873 at Glasgow.
[5] He turned out for Scotland a total of 11 times, his last match on 28 February 1880.
[6] After playing, Petrie took up refereeing rugby union matches.
[7] Petrie was noted in other sports:- weightlifting, rowing and the hammer throw.
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