About Doug Herman
Lived 1917 – 1995 (aged 78). Doug Herman was a New Zealand shot putter and rugby union player.
Douglas Haig Herman (18 March 1917 – 20 September 1995) was a New Zealand field athlete and rugby union player. He represented his country in the shot put at the 1950 British Empire Games, and captained the Canterbury provincial rugby team in the years following World War II. He played about 120 first-class rugby games, including 91 for Canterbury.
Herman won the New Zealand national shot put title on five occasions: in 1938, 1939, 1945, 1946, and 1950. In the shot put at the 1950 Empire Games, he achieved a best distance of to finish in fourth place.
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Who was Doug Herman?
New Zealand shot putter and rugby union player
When was Doug Herman born?
Doug Herman was born on 18 March 1917 in Canterbury Region.
When did Doug Herman die?
Doug Herman died on 20 September 1995.
What was Doug Herman's occupation?
Doug Herman was a shot putter and rugby union player.
What nationality was Doug Herman?
Doug Herman was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Doug Herman. https://biography.guide/doug-herman/
MLA: "Doug Herman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/doug-herman/.
Chicago: "Doug Herman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/doug-herman/.
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