Bill Hazlett
New Zealand rugby player, farmer, racehorse owner and breeder
About Bill Hazlett
Lived 1905 – 1978 (aged 72). Bill Hazlett was a New Zealand rugby union player and farmer.
William Edgar Hazlett (8 November 1905 – 13 April 1978) was a New Zealand rugby union player, farmer, racehorse owner and breeder.
Early life and family Born in Invercargill, New Zealand on 8 November 1905, Hazlett was the son of Kate Hazlett (née Stephenson), whose father John Stephenson was one of the founders of Wright Stephenson, and William Thomas Hazlett, a merchant and landholder. He was educated at Waitaki Boys' High School.
Horse racing Hazlett was involved in horse racing from an early age, and in later years was far better known through this part of his life than for his rugby exploits. Amongst New Zealand's leading owners for many years, and topping the table six times,
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Who was Bill Hazlett?
New Zealand rugby player, farmer, racehorse owner and breeder (1905-1978)
When was Bill Hazlett born?
Bill Hazlett was born on 8 November 1905 in Invercargill.
When did Bill Hazlett die?
Bill Hazlett died on 13 April 1978 in Gore.
What was Bill Hazlett's occupation?
Bill Hazlett was a rugby union player and farmer.
What nationality was Bill Hazlett?
Bill Hazlett was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Hazlett. https://biography.guide/bill-hazlett/
MLA: "Bill Hazlett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-hazlett/.
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