Morrie Goddard

Maurice Patrick "Morrie" Goddard (28 September 1921 – 19 June 1974) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A centre three-quarter, Goddard represented Ashburton County and South Canterbury 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]

Morrie Goddard

Birth name	Maurice Patrick "Morrie" Goddard
Date of birth	28 September 1921
Place of birth	Timaru, New Zealand
Date of death	19 June 1974 (aged 52)
Place of death	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb)
School	Timaru Boys' High School
Notable relative(s)	Jack Goddard (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre three-quarter All Black No. 467 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1942 1946–54 Ashburton County South Canterbury 3 (12) National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1946–49 New Zealand 5 (3)

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]

References

1. Luxford, Bob. "Morrie Goddard". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
2. "Cemetery search". Timaru District Council. Retrieved 31 January 2016.