Des White Rugby player

Desmond Henry "Des" White (born 1927) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 50s. A record-breaking goal-kicking fullback, he was named amongst the country's finest players of the 20th century. His total for points scored in all matches (61) for the Kiwis is a record 467 (7 tries and 233 goals). He won championships with Auckland's Ponsonby club and his total of 794 points (391 goals and four tries) is the all-time club record.