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Betty McNamara

b. 1941

New Zealand netball player

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About Betty McNamara

Born 1941. Betty McNamara is a New Zealand netballer.

Betty McNamara (born 1941) played netball for New Zealand in the 1963 World Netball Championships.

Netball career Betty McNamara was born on 2 December 1941. She played netball with the Auckland team as a defender before being the 32nd woman selected to play for the Silver Ferns, the New Zealand national netball team, in the 1963 world championships, which were held in Eastbourne, England. The Silver Ferns finished runners up in the competition, having lost the decisive match to Australia by 37-36. In all, McNamara won ten caps.

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Important facts

Born
1941
Birth century
Occupation
Netballer
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Betty McNamara?

New Zealand netball player

When was Betty McNamara born?

Betty McNamara was born in 1941.

What is Betty McNamara's occupation?

Betty McNamara is a netballer.

What nationality is Betty McNamara?

Betty McNamara is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Betty McNamara

· Wikidata: Q109935371

· DBpedia: Betty McNamara

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