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Henry Morgan Taylor

1889 – 1955

New Zealand rugby union footballer, and cricketer

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Lived 1889 – 1955 (aged 66). Henry Morgan Taylor was a New Zealand cricketer and rugby union player.

Henry Morgan Taylor (5 February 1889 – 20 June 1955) was a New Zealand sportsman who played rugby union for New Zealand and cricket for Canterbury.

A skilful half-back, Taylor played for the All BlacksNew Zealand's national rugby union team in 1913 and 1914. He toured North America with the All Blacks in 1913, and Australia in 1914, when he scored 15 tries when the All Blacks won all 10 of their matches.

Taylor played as a wicket-keeper in three matches of first-class cricket for Canterbury in 1920 and 1921. He scored 40 runs, with a top score of 32. In 1926 he was one of nine directors of a company formed to finance the New Zealand team's first tour of England in 1927.

Taylor was born in Christchurch and attended Christchurch Boys' High School. He was the managing director of Taylor's, a plumbing supplies company in Christchurch. He and his wife Gwen had a son and a daughter.

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Who was Henry Morgan Taylor?

New Zealand rugby union footballer, and cricketer (1889-1955)

When was Henry Morgan Taylor born?

Henry Morgan Taylor was born on 5 February 1889 in Christchurch.

When did Henry Morgan Taylor die?

Henry Morgan Taylor died on 20 June 1955 in Christchurch.

What was Henry Morgan Taylor's occupation?

Henry Morgan Taylor was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Henry Morgan Taylor?

Henry Morgan Taylor was New Zealand.

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· Wikipedia: Henry Morgan Taylor

· Wikidata: Q15998687

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