Harry Paton (rugby union)
| Born | Henry Paton 12 February 1881 Dunedin, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 21 January 1964 (aged 82) Dunedin, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Waitaki Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Henry Paton (12 February 1881 – 21 January 1964) was a New Zealand rugby union player, administrator and referee. A lock, Paton represented Otago and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1907 and 1910. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He also refereed at first-class level, and was a member of the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union from 1920 to 1921.[1]
References
- ↑ Knight, Lindsay. "Harry Paton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
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