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John Anderson

1913 – 1984

New Zealand rugby league footballer

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Lived 1913 – 1984 (aged 70). John Anderson was a New Zealand rugby league player.

John Anderson (19 October 1913 – 17 September 1984) was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. With Marist he won the 1938 Fox Memorial championship and the Roope Rooster in 1937 and 1939. Anderson also represented Auckland and the North Island.

In 1938 Anderson toured Australia with the New Zealand team. No test matches were played on the tour however Anderson was the second highest point scorer with 6 tries and 27 goals.

Anderson was one of the most prolific point scorers in Auckland rugby league history.

Army rugby During the war years Anderson played rugby for an Army side.

Point Chevalier In 1944 Anderson transferred to the Point Chevalier club during the second round of the competition not having played in the league for 3 seasons. He scored a try in a loss to Ponsonby on 29 July and then soon after requested a transfer back to his old Marist club.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Anderson?

New Zealand rugby league footballer

When was John Anderson born?

John Anderson was born on 19 October 1913 in Scotland.

When did John Anderson die?

John Anderson died on 17 September 1984.

What was John Anderson's occupation?

John Anderson was a rugby league player.

What nationality was John Anderson?

John Anderson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Anderson

· Wikidata: Q16010885

· DBpedia: John Anderson (rugby league)

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