Bert Palmer Explained

Bert Palmer
Birth Name:Bertram Pitt Palmer
Birth Date:14 November 1901
Birth Place:Mosstown, Wanganui, New Zealand
Death Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Ru Position:Hooker, prop
Height:1.730NaN0
Weight:83kg (183lb)
Repyears1:1928–1932
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:3
Ru Provinceyears1:1924–1932
Ru Provinceapps1:63

Bertram Pitt Palmer (14 November 1901 – 4 September 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker and prop, Palmer represented at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1928 to 1932. He played 18 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. He died on 4 September 1932, a day after suffering a broken neck in an Auckland club rugby match.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bert Palmer . Ponsonby District Rugby Football Club . New Zealand Rugby Union . 26 October 2019.