About Bill Gray
Lived 1932 – 1993 (aged 60). Bill Gray was a New Zealand tennis player and rugby union player.
William Ngataiawhio Gray (23 December 1932 – 10 January 1993) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A second five-eighth, Gray represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1955 to 1957. He played 11 matches for the All Blacks including six internationals.
Affiliating to Te Arawa and Tapuika, Gray was a New Zealand Maori representative and captain. In 1956, he was awarded the Tom French Cup for Māori rugby union player of the year.
An accomplished tennis player, Gray won the New Zealand Māori tennis championship in 1950.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Gray?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Bill Gray born?
Bill Gray was born on 23 December 1932.
When did Bill Gray die?
Bill Gray died on 10 January 1993.
What was Bill Gray's occupation?
Bill Gray was a tennis player and rugby union player.
What nationality was Bill Gray?
Bill Gray was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Gray (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Gray. https://biography.guide/bill-gray/
MLA: "Bill Gray." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-gray/.
Chicago: "Bill Gray." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-gray/.
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