Len Righton
| Birth name | Leonard Stephen Righton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 12 October 1898 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 14 February 1972 (aged 73) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leonard Stephen "Len" Righton (12 October 1898 – 14 February 1972) was a New Zealand rugby union player. Primarily a lock, Righton represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1923 and 1925. However, he missed selection for the 1924 "Invincibles" tour. He played nine matches for the All Blacks but did not appear in any internationals.[1]
References[]
- ^ Ponsonby District RFC. "Len Righton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
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