About Norman Wilson
Lived 1922 – 2001 (aged 78). Norman Wilson was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Norman Leslie Wilson (13 December 1922 – 10 October 2001) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Wilson represented Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1949 to 1951. He played 20 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. Between 1975 and 1987 he was a comments man for rugby on TV One.
Wilson studied at the University of Otago, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Norman Wilson?
New Zealand rugby union player (1922-2001)
When was Norman Wilson born?
Norman Wilson was born on 13 December 1922 in Masterton.
When did Norman Wilson die?
Norman Wilson died on 10 October 2001 in Lower Hutt.
What was Norman Wilson's occupation?
Norman Wilson was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Norman Wilson?
Norman Wilson was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Norman Wilson (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Norman Wilson. https://biography.guide/norman-wilson-rugby-union-player/
MLA: "Norman Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/norman-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
Chicago: "Norman Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/norman-wilson-rugby-union-player/.
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