About Paddy McMinn
Lived 1874 – 1947 (aged 72). Paddy McMinn was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Francis Alexander McMinn (10 November 1874 – 8 August 1947), usually known as Alex or Paddy McMinn was a New Zealand rugby union player. Playing most of his rugby at hooker, McMinn represented Manawatu, Hawke's Bay and Wellington at a provincial level. He was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1904, appearing in a single test match against the touring British Isles team. He was the son of Irish journalist Alexander McMinn, who established the Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper in 1880.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy McMinn?
New Zealand rugby union player (1874-1947)
When was Paddy McMinn born?
Paddy McMinn was born on 10 November 1874 in Turakina.
When did Paddy McMinn die?
Paddy McMinn died on 8 August 1947 in Auckland.
What was Paddy McMinn's occupation?
Paddy McMinn was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Paddy McMinn?
Paddy McMinn was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy McMinn. https://biography.guide/paddy-mcminn/
MLA: "Paddy McMinn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-mcminn/.
Chicago: "Paddy McMinn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-mcminn/.
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