About Tiny Hill
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 92). Tiny Hill was a New Zealand rugby union player and career soldier.
Stanley Frank "Tiny" Hill (9 April 1927 – 2 October 2019) was a New Zealand international rugby union player and selector. A lock and flanker, Hill represented Canterbury and Counties at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1955 to 1959. He played 19 matches for the All Blacks, two of which were as captain, including 11 internationals. After retiring as a player, Hill served as New Zealand Army and Canterbury selector, and as an All Black selector from 1981 to 1986.
In the 1996 New Year Honours, Hill was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to rugby. His sons Stan and John were both New Zealand basketball representatives.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tiny Hill?
New Zealand rugby union player
When was Tiny Hill born?
Tiny Hill was born on 9 April 1927 in New Plymouth.
When did Tiny Hill die?
Tiny Hill died on 2 October 2019.
What was Tiny Hill's occupation?
Tiny Hill was a rugby union player and career soldier.
What nationality was Tiny Hill?
Tiny Hill was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tiny Hill (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tiny Hill. https://biography.guide/tiny-hill/
MLA: "Tiny Hill." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tiny-hill/.
Chicago: "Tiny Hill." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tiny-hill/.
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