Archie McMinn

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Archibald Forbes McMinn (14 August 1880 – 23 April 1919) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, McMinn represented Wairarapa and Manawatu at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1903 to 1905. He played 10 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals.[1] His father was Irish journalist Alexander McMinn, who founded the Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper in 1880.[2]

BornArchibald Forbes McMinn
(1880-08-14)14 August 1880
Died23 April 1919(1919-04-23) (aged 38)
Porirua, New Zealand
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
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Archie McMinn
BornArchibald Forbes McMinn
(1880-08-14)14 August 1880
Died23 April 1919(1919-04-23) (aged 38)
Porirua, New Zealand
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb)
Notable relative(s)Paddy McMinn (brother)
Alexander McMinn (father)
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1903 Wairarapa 2
1904–05, 08–09 Manawatu
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1903–05 New Zealand 2 (6)
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