Paddy McMinn

Francis Alexander McMinn (10 November 1874 – 8 August 1947), usually known as Alex or Paddy McMinn was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing most of his rugby at hooker, McMinn represented Manawatu, Hawke's Bay and Wellington at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1904, appearing in a single test match against the touring British Isles team. He was the son of Irish journalist Alexander McMinn, who established the Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper in 1880.

Paddy McMinn

Birth name	Francis Alexander McMinn
Date of birth	(1874-11-10)10 November 1874
Place of birth	Turakina, New Zealand
Date of death	8 August 1947(1947-08-08) (aged 72)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Notable relative(s)	Archie McMinn (brother)
Occupation(s)	Bricklayer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1895–99, 1903–08 Manawatu () - Hawke's Bay () - Wellington () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1904 New Zealand 1 (0)