Siddhesh Joshi (Editor)

Wiremu Heke

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Name
  
Wiremu Heke


Wiremu Heke Hne Wiremu Heke Pokai c18071850 Tauranga Local History

Wiremu Rika Heke (3 October 1894 – 30 November 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Heke represented North Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1929 tour of Australia. He played six matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.

Wiremu Heke Hne Wiremu Heke Pokai c18071850 Tauranga Local History

Following the death of Beethoven Algar two days before his own death, Heke briefly held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

References

Wiremu Heke Wikipedia