Roy Proebstel

Leroy "Roy" Lewis Proebstel (10 April 1893 – 3 March 1963)[2] was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 96), and Wellington, as a wing, i.e. number 2 or 5.[1][3][4][5]

Roy Proebstel
Personal information
Full nameLeroy Lewis Proebstel
Born(1893-04-10)10 April 1893
Conconully, Washington, United States
Died3 March 1963(1963-03-03) (aged 69)
Fresno, California, United States
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Petone
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1913–≥13 Wellington
1913 New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Early years

Proebstel was born in the American state of Washington and moved to New Zealand when he was seven.[6]

Playing career

Proebstel represented New Zealand on the 1913 tour of Australia.

Legacy

Proebstel was named as the wing in the Petone Panthers' Team of the Century in 2012.[7]

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org (surname spelled proebstal )". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Leroy Proebstel – California record index, 1940–1997". Mocavo. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  3. "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. "Past Kiwis → P at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  5. "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  6. John Coffey and Bernie Wood, The Kiwis: 100 Years of International Rugby League, Hodder Moa, Auckland, 2007, p. 49.
  7. "Petone Rugby League marks its 100th year". stuff.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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