About Bob O'Dea
Lived 1930 – 1986 (aged 56). Bob O'Dea was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Robert John O'Dea (27 January 1930 – 16 July 1986) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, O'Dea represented Thames Valley at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1953–54 tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America. He played five matches on that tour but did not appear in any internationals.
O'Dea's grandsons, Edwin, Ben and Sam O'Dea, are noted beach volleyball players.
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Who was Bob O'Dea?
New Zealand rugby union player (1930-1986)
When was Bob O'Dea born?
Bob O'Dea was born on 27 January 1930 in Gisborne.
When did Bob O'Dea die?
Bob O'Dea died on 16 July 1986 in Tauranga.
What was Bob O'Dea's occupation?
Bob O'Dea was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Bob O'Dea?
Bob O'Dea was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob O'Dea. https://biography.guide/bob-o-dea/
MLA: "Bob O'Dea." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-o-dea/.
Chicago: "Bob O'Dea." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-o-dea/.
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