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Harry Paton (rugby union)

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Harry Paton
Birth nameHenry Paton
Date of birth(1881-02-12)12 February 1881
Place of birthDunedin, New Zealand
Date of death21 January 1964(1964-01-21) (aged 82)
Place of deathDunedin, New Zealand
Weight85 kg (187 lb)
SchoolWaitaki Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1906–11 Otago 31 ()
1912–13 Wellington 16 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1907, 1910 New Zealand 2 (3)

Henry Paton (12 February 1881 – 21 January 1964) was a New Zealand rugby union player, administrator and referee. A lock, Paton represented Otago and Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1907 and 1910. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including two internationals. He also refereed at first-class level, and was a member of the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union from 1920 to 1921.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Harry Paton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 21 January 2016.