About Percy Tetzlaff
Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 89). Percy Tetzlaff was a New Zealand rugby union player.
Percy Laurence Tetzlaff (14 July 1920 – 30 August 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Tetzlaff represented Waikato and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1947 tour of Australia. He played seven matches for the All Blacks on that tour, including two internationals.
He was selected as one of the 5 players of the year for the 1945 season in the Rugby Almananac of New Zealand.
At 1.60 m, Tetzlaff was one of the shortest All Blacks ever.
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Who was Percy Tetzlaff?
New Zealand rugby union player (1920-2009)
When was Percy Tetzlaff born?
Percy Tetzlaff was born on 14 July 1920 in Taupiri.
When did Percy Tetzlaff die?
Percy Tetzlaff died on 30 August 2009 in Auckland.
What was Percy Tetzlaff's occupation?
Percy Tetzlaff was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Percy Tetzlaff?
Percy Tetzlaff was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Percy Tetzlaff. https://biography.guide/percy-tetzlaff/
MLA: "Percy Tetzlaff." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/percy-tetzlaff/.
Chicago: "Percy Tetzlaff." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/percy-tetzlaff/.
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