Jack Colman
| Birth name | John Thomas Henry Colman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 14 January 1887 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Hāwera, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 28 September 1965 (aged 78) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Hāwera, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Joseph's School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Blacksmith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Thomas Henry Colman (14 January 1887 – 28 September 1965) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A utility back and wing-forward, Colman represented Taranaki at a provincial level either side of World War I, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1907 and 1908. He played six matches for the All Blacks including four internationals.[1]
Colman was a blacksmith. He died in Hāwera in 1965 and was buried in Hāwera Cemetery.[2]
References
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "John Colman". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Cemetery details". South Taranaki District Council. Retrieved 22 November 2021.