Johnny Dodd (rugby league)
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| Full name | John Fraser Dodd | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 March 1928 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 25 October 2007 (aged 79) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Stand-off | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John "Johnny" Fraser Dodd (16 March 1928 – 25 October 2007) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer of the 1950s, playing at representative level for New Zealand (#340), and Wellington, as a Stand-off, i.e. number 6.[1][2][3]
Playing career
Dodd played for the St. George club in the Wellington Rugby League competition and represented Wellington. After a brilliant trial match in 1951 Dodd was selected for the New Zealand Kiwis tour of Great Britain and France. Due to injuries Dodd didn't play a test on tour, however he did score four tries in nine tour games.[4]
Dodd played for the North Island in 1952. He was part of St. George's premierships in 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1958.[4]
References
- ^ "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Past Kiwis → D at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
- ^ a b Team of the Century - Week 4 Wellington Rugby League