Maurice Patrick 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]
| Birth name | Maurice Patrick Goddard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 September 1921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Timaru, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 19 June 1974 (aged 52) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Christchurch, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Timaru Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Jack Goddard (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
edit- ^ a b c Luxford, Bob. "Morrie Goddard". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Cemetery search". Timaru District Council. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
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