| Birth name | Eric Arthur Percy Cockroft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 September 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Clinton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 2 April 1973 (aged 82) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Ashburton, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Southland Boys' High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Otago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Sam Cockroft (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | School teacher | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eric Arthur Percy Cockroft (10 September 1890 – 2 April 1973) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A wing and full-back, Cockroft represented Otago and South Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1913 and 1914. He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Knight, Lindsay. "Eric Cockroft". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 23 July 2013.