Ken English
Kenneth "Ken" Hamilton English (9 January 1927 – 24 February 2016) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage No. 328), and Wellington, as a prop, i.e. number 8 or 10, during the era of contested scrums.[2][3][4]
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| Full name | Kenneth Hamilton English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 January 1927 Gisborne, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 24 February 2016 (aged 89) Masterton, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career edit
A New Zealand Police officer, English switched codes from rugby union in the later 1940s, joining the St. George club in the Wellington Rugby League.
In 1947 English was part of the Wellington side that defeated the West Coast 11–4 to win the Northern Union Cup for the first time. In 1949 he was part of the Southern Provinces team that held the touring Australian side to 17–15.[5]
International honours edit
After a brilliant trial, English made his New Zealand national rugby league team debut against the 1951 touring French side. With teammate Johnny Dodd, English was selected on the 1951-1952 tour of Great Britain and France.[1] He played in 14 games on the tour, scoring three tries, but never played another test match.[5]
Later years edit
English later served on the Wellington Rugby League board and was involved in acquiring Rugby League Park for Wellington. He was awarded life membership of both the Wellington Rugby League and the New Zealand Rugby League.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Past Kiwis → E at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ a b Team of the Century - Week 6 Wellington Rugby League
- ^ a b Clements, Carey (28 February 2016). "RIP Ken English Kiwi 328". New Zealand Rugby League. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- ^ "In memory of Kenneth Hamilton English". Tributes Online. Retrieved 5 March 2016.