Morrie Goddard Explained

Morrie Goddard
Birth Name:Maurice Patrick Goddard
Birth Date:28 September 1921
Birth Place:Timaru, New Zealand
Death Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Ru Position:Centre three-quarter
Height:1.750NaN0
Weight:75kg (165lb)
Ru Nationalyears:1946–49
Ru Nationalcaps:5
Ru Nationalpoints:(3)
Ru Province:Ashburton County
Ru Provinceyears:1942
1946–54
Ru Provincecaps:3
Ru Provincepoints:(12)
Relatives:Jack Goddard (brother)
School:Timaru Boys' High School

Maurice Patrick Goddard (28 September 1921 – 19 June 1974) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Goddard represented Ashburton County and at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1946 to 1949. He played 20 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals, scoring nine tries in all.[1]

During World War II, Goddard served in both the army and air force, and made appearances in rugby matches for New Zealand Services, England Services, Combined Dominions and the Royal Air Force.[1]

Goddard died in Christchurch on 19 June 1974,[1] and was buried at Timaru Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morrie Goddard . Luxford . Bob . New Zealand Rugby Union . 31 January 2016.
  2. Web site: Cemetery search . Timaru District Council . 31 January 2016.