Henry Roberts (1862 – 1 January 1949) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A halfback, Roberts represented Wellington and Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the first New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1884. He played seven matches for the All Blacks, none of them internationals. His son Teddy, also a halfback, was a member of the All Blacks in 1913, making them the team's first father–son representatives.[1]

Following the death of James O'Donnell in 1942, Roberts held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

Roberts also played first-class cricket for Wellington between 1883 and 1890.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b Knight, Lindsay. "Harry Roberts". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  2. ^ Henry Roberts at ESPNcricinfo
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Preceded by Oldest living All Black
1 May 1942 – 1 January 1949
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