Jim Calder (rugby league) explained

Jim Calder
Fullname:William James Calder
Birth Place:New Zealand
Weight:13st 7lb
Club1:Unknown (WCRL)
Teama:West Coast
Teamb:South Island
Yearbstart:1929
Yearbend:36
Teamc:New Zealand
Yearcstart:1930
Yearcend:36
Appearancesc:8
Triesc:0
Goalsc:0
Fieldgoalsc:0
Pointsc:0
Source:[1]
New:yes

William James Calder[2] was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. His grandson, Quentin Pongia, also played for New Zealand.[3]

Playing career

Calder first played in the West Coast Rugby League competition and represented the West Coast and the South Island.[4] He made his debut for New Zealand in 1930 and played in his first test match in 1932. Calder went on to play in eight test matches for New Zealand.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  2. http://www.nzleague.co.nz/kiwis/player_profile.php?letter=C&id=204 CALDER, William James 1930 - 36 - Kiwi #204
  3. Book: John Coffey, Bernie Wood . 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. 2008. 270. 978-1-86969-331-2. .
  4. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.