About Jackie Blake
Lived 1902 – 1988 (aged 85–86). Jackie Blake was a New Zealand rugby union player.
John Muldoon Blake (21 June 1902 — 11 May 1988) was a New Zealand international rugby union player.
Born in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, Blake boarded at St Patrick's College and while still a schoolboy appeared for New Zealand Maori against the touring 1921 Springboks.
Blake was a centre three-quarter in the Hawke's Bay side of the 1920s that successfully defended the Ranfurly Shield over five years, forming a midfield partnership with Bert Cooke. He managed 22 tries in Ranfurly Shield matches for Hawke's Bay, including a hat-trick to defeat Otago in 1925.
An All Black in 1925 and 1926, Blake made a total of 13 uncapped appearances, scoring five tries. He featured in tours of Australia both years, playing "international" matches against New South Wales.
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Who was Jackie Blake?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Jackie Blake born?
Jackie Blake was born in 1902.
When did Jackie Blake die?
Jackie Blake died in 1988.
What was Jackie Blake's occupation?
Jackie Blake was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jackie Blake?
Jackie Blake was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackie Blake. https://biography.guide/jackie-blake/
MLA: "Jackie Blake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jackie-blake/.
Chicago: "Jackie Blake." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jackie-blake/.
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