Percy Tetzlaff
Rugby player
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Percy Laurence Tetzlaff (14 July 1920 – 30 August 2009) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Tetzlaff represented Waikato and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1947 tour of Australia. He played seven matches for the All Blacks on that tour, including two internationals.
BornPercy Laurence Tetzlaff
14 July 1920
14 July 1920
Taupiri, New Zealand
Died30 August 2009 (aged 89)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight68 kg (150 lb)
| Born | Percy Laurence Tetzlaff 14 July 1920 Taupiri, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 30 August 2009 (aged 89) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Huntly District High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He was selected as one of the 5 players of the year for the 1945 season in the Rugby Almananac of New Zealand.[1]
At 1.60 m, Tetzlaff was one of the shortest All Blacks ever.[2]
