Pat Vincent
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Patrick Bernard Vincent (6 January 1926 — 10 April 1983) He was an All Black in 1956 where he played two tests and captaining both of them against the Springboks. He also played for Canterbury in the Ranfurly Shield
from 1953 to 1956. He was born in Whataroa
and died in Pittsburgh.
Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is a trophy in New Zealand's domestic rugby union competition. First played for in 1904, the Ranfurly Shield is based on a challenge system, rather than a league or knockout competition as with most football trophies...
from 1953 to 1956. He was born in Whataroa
Whataroa
Whataroa is a small township in southern Westland on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. It is located on the western bank of the Whataroa River, with the village of Te Taho on the other side. State Highway 6 passes through Whataroa on its route from Ross to the Franz Josef Glacier...
and died in Pittsburgh.