About Jack Manchester
Lived 1908 – 1983 (aged 75). Jack Manchester was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Eaton Manchester (29 January 1908 – 6 September 1983) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Manchester played club rugby for Christchurch and represented at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1932 to 1936, and played 36 matches—20 as captain—for the All Blacks including nine internationals. He later coached the Otago University club from 1947 to 1952, having moved to Dunedin after World War II.
Manchester died in Dunedin on 6 September 1983.
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Who was Jack Manchester?
New Zealand rugby union footballer and coach (1908–1983)
When was Jack Manchester born?
Jack Manchester was born on 29 January 1908 in Waimate.
When did Jack Manchester die?
Jack Manchester died on 6 September 1983 in Dunedin.
What was Jack Manchester's occupation?
Jack Manchester was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jack Manchester?
Jack Manchester was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Manchester. https://biography.guide/jack-manchester/
MLA: "Jack Manchester." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-manchester/.
Chicago: "Jack Manchester." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-manchester/.
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