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George Carter

New Zealand rugby union player

Died when: 67 years 358 days (815 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

George Carter

George Carter (8 April 1854 – 1 April 1922) was one of New Zealand's first-ever rugby union representatives, playing for the All Blacks.Representing New Zealand in 7 Matches in 1884.

Carter won praise from team manager Samuel Sleigh who wrote: "No amount of knocking seemed to have the slightest effect on this hard-working forward." He came into the New Zealand team for the Australian tour after Bob Whiteside and then Frank Clayton withdrew.

George Carter had a first-class record: Auckland 1875 – 77,80,82,83 (Auckland). "George Carter's association with rugby dates back to the codes earliest days in Auckland".


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