Hector Wilson

Hector William Ryan^[1] (27 January 1921 – 15 May 2004) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A prop, Wilson represented Otago at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1949 to 1951. He played 13 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals.^[2]

BornHector William Ryan
(1921-01-27)27 January 1921

Beaumont, New Zealand

Died15 May 2004(2004-05-15) (aged 80)

Clyde, New Zealand

Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Weight94 kg (207 lb)

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Hector Wilson

Wilson in 1948
Born	Hector William Ryan (1921-01-27)27 January 1921 Beaumont, New Zealand
Died	15 May 2004(2004-05-15) (aged 80) Clyde, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	94 kg (207 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1948–51 Otago International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1949–51 New Zealand 5 (3)

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After his parents divorced in 1927, Hector adopted his new stepfather's name after his mother married John Roland Wilson in 1939^[3]