John Dick
Date of birth(1912-10-03)3 October 1912
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Date of death29 March 2002(2002-03-29) (aged 89)
Place of deathAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
Notable relative(s)Malcolm Dick (son)
Occupation(s)Warehouseman
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1935–39
1943
Auckland
Canterbury
()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1937–38 New Zealand 3 (3)

John Dick (3 October 1912 – 29 March 2002) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing three-quarter, Dick represented Auckland and, briefly, Canterbury, at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1937 and 1938. He played five matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]

During World War II, Dick served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), and played in forces matches representing the RNZAF in 1943.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Luxford, Bob. "John Dick". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 September 2015.


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