Len Righton
| Born | Leonard Stephen Righton 12 October 1898 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 14 February 1972 (aged 73) Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leonard Stephen 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]
On 3 August 1927, Righton married Eileen Gladys O'Leary at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland.[2] He died in Auckland on 14 February 1972.[1]
References
- ^ a b Ponsonby District RFC. "Len Righton". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
- ^ "Marriages". The New Zealand Herald. Vol. 64, no. 19786. 5 November 1927. p. 1. Retrieved 30 November 2022.