George Mehrtens

George Martin Mehrtens (5 February 1907 – 30 August 1954) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A fullback, Mehrtens represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1928. He played three matches for the All Blacks but did not play any full internationals.[2]

George Mehrtens

Birth name	George Martin Mehrtens
Date of birth	5 February 1907
Place of birth	Rangiora, New Zealand
Date of death	30 August 1954 (aged 47)
Place of death	Rangiora, New Zealand
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
School	Christchurch Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)	Andrew Mehrtens (grandson)
Occupation(s)	Carpenter[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback All Black No. 356 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1928 Canterbury 4 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1928 New Zealand 0 (0)

References

1. Electoral District of Hurunui: General Roll of Persons entitled to vote for Members of Parliament of New Zealand. 1954. p. 158.
2. Knight, Lindsay. "George Mehrtens". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 12 December 2013.