Jack Colman

New Zealand rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Thomas Henry Colman (14 January 1887 – 28 September 1965) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back and wing-forward, Colman represented Taranaki at a provincial level either side of World War I, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1907 and 1908. He played six matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1]

BornJohn Thomas Henry Colman
(1887-01-14)14 January 1887
Hāwera, New Zealand
Died28 September 1965(1965-09-28) (aged 78)
Hāwera, New Zealand
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
SchoolSt Joseph's School
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Jack Colman
BornJohn Thomas Henry Colman
(1887-01-14)14 January 1887
Hāwera, New Zealand
Died28 September 1965(1965-09-28) (aged 78)
Hāwera, New Zealand
Weight81 kg (179 lb)
SchoolSt Joseph's School
OccupationBlacksmith
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back, wing-forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905–1922 Taranaki 49
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1907–1908 New Zealand 4 (2)
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Colman was a blacksmith. He died in Hāwera in 1965 and was buried in Hāwera Cemetery.[2]

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