Ray Cranch
Raymond James Cranch MNZM (born January 1923) is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand.
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Born | Raymond James Cranch January 1923 New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
A member of the Mount Albert Lions, Cranch represented Auckland.[2] He captained Auckland in 1950.[3]
Cranch was selected for New Zealand in 1951-52 but did not play in any test matches.[1]
Cranch also played softball and was involved with the Piha Surf Life Saving Club.[4]
Later years
Cranch was later the manager of the Auckland side and in 1973 he was a selector.[3][5]
Cranch is a life member of both the Auckland Rugby League and New Zealand Rugby League.[6][7] In the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours, Cranch was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to sport, especially rugby league.[8]
Born in January 1923, Cranich is the oldest living former Kiwis player.[9]
References
- "Raymond James Cranch". Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- History mtalbertlions.co.nz
- Coffey, John and Bernie Wood Auckland, 100 years of rugby league, 1909-2009, 2009. ISBN 978-1-86969-366-4.
- "Roberts gave lifetime's service to league". stuff.co.nz. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- life members nzrl.co.nz
- "Auckland Rugby League to open Hall of Fame". 4 February 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Queen's Birthday honours list 2006". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
- "Ray Cranch: the oldest surviving Kiwi". New Zealand Rugby League. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.