Jimmie O'Sullivan
James Michael O'Sullivan (5 February 1883 – 21 December 1960) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, O'Sullivan represented Taranaki at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1905 to 1907. He played 29 matches for the All Blacks including five internationals. He later served as president of the Taranaki Rugby Union.[2]
| Birth name | James Michael O'Sullivan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 February 1883 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Okaiawa, Taranaki, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 21 December 1960 (aged 77) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Hāwera, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Dairy farmer[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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O'Sullivan died in Hāwera on 21 December 1960,[2] and was buried at Hāwera Cemetery.[1]
References
- "Burial details". South Taranaki District Council. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- Luxford, Bob. "Jimmie O'Sullivan". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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