About Cecil King
Lived 1888 – 1975 (aged 87). Cecil King was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Cecil Bryan King (21 June 1888 – 13 July 1975) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand, Wellington and Taranaki, as a forward. In 1913 he moved to Auckland and played for Newton Rangers where he scored 2 tries and kicked a conversion during the season. He played 1 match for Auckland.
Playing career King in the Wellington side to play Auckland at Victoria Park in August, 1912.King represented New Zealand in 1912 on their tour of Australia and toured Australia again in 1913.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil King?
New Zealand rugby league footballer
When was Cecil King born?
Cecil King was born on 21 June 1888 in Napier.
When did Cecil King die?
Cecil King died on 13 July 1975 in Hāwera.
What was Cecil King's occupation?
Cecil King was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Cecil King?
Cecil King was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Cecil King (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil King. https://biography.guide/cecil-king-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Cecil King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-king-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Cecil King." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-king-rugby-league-player/.
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