John Hogan
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer, and water polo player
About John Hogan
Lived 1881 – 1945 (aged 63–64). John Hogan was a New Zealand rugby league player and rugby union player.
John "Jack" Hogan (1 January 1881 – 15 November 1945) was a New Zealand rugby football player who represented New Zealand in both rugby union and rugby league as well as being a national champion in water polo.
Early life Hogan was born in Wanganui in 1881. He received his education at the Wanganui Marist Brothers' School. He was an all-round athlete and rowed for the Aramoho Rowing Club.
In 1908 he appeared for Wanganui in a 6–9 loss against the Anglo-Welsh tourists before retiring from rugby union at the end of the year.
Rugby league career Hogan later began playing rugby league and represented Wanganui. In 1913 Hogan was selected for New Zealand and he again toured Australia. The side played in no test matches while on tour, instead playing matches against New South Wales and Queensland.
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Who was John Hogan?
New Zealand rugby union and rugby league footballer, and water polo player
When was John Hogan born?
John Hogan was born in 1881 in Whanganui.
When did John Hogan die?
John Hogan died on 15 November 1945 in Whanganui.
What was John Hogan's occupation?
John Hogan was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Hogan?
John Hogan was New Zealand.
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