George Carter Rugby player
George Carter ((1854-04-08)8 April 1854 – 1 April 1922(1922-04-01)) was one of New Zealand's first ever Rugby Union representatives. Playing for the All Blacks. Representing New Zealand in 7 Matches in 1884. Carter won praise from Manager Samuel Sleigh who wrote: "No amount of knocking seemed to have the slightest effect on this hard-working forward." He came into the New Zealand team for the Australian Tour after Bob Whiteside and then Frank Clayton withdrew.George Carter had a First Class record: Auckland 1875 - 77,80,82,83 (Auckland). "George Carter's association with rugby dates back to the codes earliest days in Auckland".
