Roy Proebstel
Leroy "Roy" Lewis Proebstel (10 April 1893 – 3 March 1963)[2] was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 96), and Wellington, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.[1][3][4][5]
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| Full name | Leroy Lewis Proebstel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 April 1893 Conconully, Washington, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 3 March 1963 (aged 69) Fresno, California, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early years
Proebstel was born in the American state of Washington and moved to New Zealand when he was seven.[6]
Playing career
Proebstel represented New Zealand on the 1913 tour of Australia.
Legacy
Proebstel was named as the wing in the Petone Panthers' Team of the Century in 2012.[7]
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References
- "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org (surname spelled proebstal )". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Leroy Proebstel – California record index, 1940–1997". Mocavo. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Past Kiwis → P at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- John Coffey and Bernie Wood, The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League, Hodder Moa, Auckland, 2007, p. 49.
- "Petone Rugby League marks its 100th year". stuff.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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