About Doug Anderson
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 89). Doug Anderson was a New Zealand rugby league player.
Harry Douglas Anderson (28 October 1926 – 15 October 2016) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand in the 1954 World Cup. He represented the North Island in 1948 and 1949 and was part of the New Zealand side selected for the 1954 World Cup.
Anderson was forced to sit out of the 1951 and 1952 seasons due to the transfer system. In 1953 he successfully completed a transfer to Marist and played for his new club until he retired in 1957.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Doug Anderson?
New Zealand rugby league footballer (1926-2016)
When was Doug Anderson born?
Doug Anderson was born on 28 October 1926 in New Zealand.
When did Doug Anderson die?
Doug Anderson died on 15 October 2016 in Takapuna.
What was Doug Anderson's occupation?
Doug Anderson was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Doug Anderson?
Doug Anderson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Doug Anderson (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Anderson. https://biography.guide/doug-anderson-rugby-league-player/
MLA: "Doug Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-anderson-rugby-league-player/.
Chicago: "Doug Anderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-anderson-rugby-league-player/.
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