Lawrence Bensemann

Lawrence Otto Bensemann (4 March 1891 – 23 September 1969) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 101), and Wellington, as a forward (prior to the specialist positions of; prop, hooker, second-row, loose forward), during the era of contested scrums.[1][2][3]

Lawrence Bensemann
Personal information
Full nameLawrence Otto Bensemann
Born(1891-03-04)4 March 1891
Motueka, New Zealand
Died23 September 1969(1969-09-23) (aged 78)
Wellington, New Zealand
Playing information
PositionForward
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
≤1913–≥13 Wellington
1913 New Zealand 0 0 0 0 0

Early life and family

Born in Motueka in 1891, Bensemann was educated at Nelson College from 1904 to 1906.[4] He was the uncle of artist Leo Bensemann.

Playing career

International honours

Bensemann represented New Zealand in 1913 against New South Wales.

References

  1. "Roll of Honour at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  2. "Past Kiwis → B at nzrl.co.nz". nzrl.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Archived from the original on 20 December 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  3. "Profile at nzleague.co.nz". nzleague.co.nz. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
  4. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition (CD-ROM).
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