Charles Ballard
New Zealand footballer
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Charles Ballard was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | W Charles Ballard | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Wellington YMCA | |||
| International career | |||
| 1922–1927 | New Zealand | 8 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Ballard made his full All Whites debut in New Zealand's inaugural A-international fixture, beating Australia 3–1 on 17 June 1922[2] and ended his international playing career with eight A-international caps and one goal to his credit,[1] his final cap an appearance in a 4–1 loss to Canada on 23 July 1927.[2]
Ballard appeared in two Chatham Cup finals, in 1923 and 1925.
