Morrie Goddard

Maurice Patrick "Morrie" Goddard (28 September 1921 – 19 June 1974) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Goddard represented Ashburton County and South Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1946 to 1949. He played 20 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals, scoring nine tries in all.[1]

Morrie Goddard
Birth nameMaurice Patrick "Morrie" Goddard
Date of birth(1921-09-28)28 September 1921
Place of birthTimaru, New Zealand
Date of death19 June 1974(1974-06-19) (aged 52)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
SchoolTimaru Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)Jack Goddard (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre three-quarter
All Black No. 467
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1942
1946–54
Ashburton County
South Canterbury
3 (12)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1946–49 New Zealand 5 (3)

During World War II, Goddard served in both the army and air force, and made appearances in rugby matches for New Zealand Services, England Services, Combined Dominions and the Royal Air Force.[1]

Goddard died in Christchurch on 19 June 1974,[1] and was buried at Timaru Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. Luxford, Bob. "Morrie Goddard". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  2. "Cemetery search". Timaru District Council. Retrieved 31 January 2016.


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