Jim Calder (rugby league)

Jim Calder

Personal information
Full name	William James Calder
Born	12 November 1906 New Zealand
Died	28 February 1971(1971-02-28) (aged 64)
Playing information
Weight	13 st 7 lb (86 kg)
Position	Prop
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P Unknown (WCRL) Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P West Coast 1929–36 South Island 1930–36 New Zealand 8 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
Relatives	Brendon Pongia (grandson) Quentin Pongia (grandson)

William James Calder ^[2] was a New Zealand rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand. His grandson, Quentin Pongia, also played for New Zealand. ^[3]

Playing career

Calder first played in the West Coast Rugby League competition and represented the West Coast and the South Island. ^[4] He made his debut for New Zealand in 1930 and played in his first test match in 1932. Calder went on to play in eight test matches for New Zealand.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
2. CALDER, William James 1930 - 36 - Kiwi #204 Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine nzleague.co.nz
3. John Coffey, Bernie Wood (2008). 100 years: Māori rugby league, 1908-2008. Huia Publishers. p. 270. ISBN   978-1-86969-331-2. ISBN   1-86969-331-0.
4. Coffey, John. Canterbury XIII, Christchurch, 1987.