About Morrie McHugh
Lived 1917 – 2010 (aged 93). Morrie McHugh was a New Zealand boxer and rugby union player.
Maurice James McHugh (19 February 1917 – 25 September 2010) was a New Zealand rugby union player who played for the All Blacks in 1946 and 1949; he was the 458th All Black.
Early life He was educated at Sacred Heart College, Auckland, and later played for the Auckland Marist club. He was the national amateur heavyweight boxing champion in 1938.
All Blacks He was a forward for the All Blacks 15 times, including two tests (1946) against Australia and one (1949) against South Africa.
When he died aged 93 in Auckland in 2010, he was the oldest living All Black (a distinction that then went to Fred Allen).
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Who was Morrie McHugh?
New Zealand rugby union player (1917-2010)
When was Morrie McHugh born?
Morrie McHugh was born on 19 February 1917 in Auckland.
When did Morrie McHugh die?
Morrie McHugh died on 25 September 2010 in Auckland.
What was Morrie McHugh's occupation?
Morrie McHugh was a boxer and rugby union player.
What nationality was Morrie McHugh?
Morrie McHugh was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Morrie McHugh. https://biography.guide/morrie-mchugh/
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