Norman Wilson (rugby union)

Norman Leslie Wilson (13 December 1922 – 10 October 2001) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, 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 20 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.^[1] Between 1975 and 1987 he was a comments man for rugby on TV One.^[2]

BornNorman Leslie Wilson
(1922-12-13)13 December 1922

Masterton, New Zealand

Died10 October 2001(2001-10-10) (aged 78)

Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Weight85 kg (187 lb)

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Norm Wilson

Wilson in 1948
Born	Norman Leslie Wilson (1922-12-13)13 December 1922 Masterton, New Zealand
Died	10 October 2001(2001-10-10) (aged 78) Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	85 kg (187 lb)
School	Wairarapa College
University	University of Otago
Rugby union career
Position Hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1948–53 Otago International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1949–51 New Zealand 3 (3)

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Wilson studied at the University of Otago, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1953.^[3]