About Len Righton
Lived 1898 – 1972 (aged 73). Len Righton was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Leonard Stephen Righton (12 October 1898 – 14 February 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a lock, Righton represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1923 and 1925. However, he missed selection for the 1924 "Invincibles" tour. He played nine matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.
On 3 August 1927, Righton married Eileen Gladys O'Leary at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland. He died in Auckland on 14 February 1972.
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Who was Len Righton?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Len Righton born?
Len Righton was born on 12 October 1898 in Auckland.
When did Len Righton die?
Len Righton died on 14 February 1972 in Auckland.
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Len Righton was a rugby union player.
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Len Righton was New Zealand.
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