Jimmy Sinclair (rugby union)
| Full name | Robert Gemmell Burnett Sinclair | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 31 August 1896 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | New Plymouth, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 27 June 1932 (aged 35) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | New Plymouth BHS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Otago | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Doctor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert Gemmell Burnett Sinclair (31 August 1896 – 27 June 1932) was a New Zealand medical doctor and international rugby union player of the 1920s.
Biography
Sinclair was born in New Plymouth and attended New Plymouth Boys' High School from 1909 to 1915, before pursuing a medical degree at Otago University, where he made his name playing varsity rugby.[1] His medical studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served as an officer with the Taranaki Infantry Battalion.[2]
A tall fullback, Sinclair was the first All Black of that position to be selected from Otago University. His kicking game was his greatest asset and the All Blacks utilised him as a goal–kicker in his two international appearances, both uncapped home fixtures against New South Wales. He contributed 23 points from the two matches.[3]
Sinclair had a medical practice in Hawera and was also an anaesthetist at the local hospital.[2]
In 1932, Sinclair fell ill with appendicitis and died of post surgery complication on 27 June, aged 35.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "#270: Jimmy Sinclair". NZ Rugby Stats.
- ^ a b c "Dr. R. G. B. Sinclair's Death". Taranaki Daily News. 28 June 1932.
- ^ "1923 All Black Dead". The Star. 28 June 1932.