Archie McCormick

Archibald George McCormick (23 February 1899 – 8 February 1969) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, McCormick represented Canterbury and Ashburton County at a provincial level. After playing two games for Canterbury in 1924 McCormick was selected for the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, on their 1925 tour of New South Wales but, as one of three hookers in the touring party, only played in one match. He did not appear in any Test matches.[1][2]

Archie McCormick
McCormick in 1925
Birth nameArchibald George McCormick
Date of birth(1899-02-23)23 February 1899
Place of birthChristchurch, New Zealand
Date of death8 February 1969(1969-02-08) (aged 69)
Place of deathChristchurch, New Zealand
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Notable relative(s)Fergie McCormick (son)
Andrew McCormick (grandson)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1924–26
1927–30		 Canterbury
Ashburton County		 10
12		 ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1925 New Zealand 0 (0)

He was also the national amateur heavyweight boxing champion in 1922 and 1923.[2][3]

References
  1. Knight, Lindsay. "Archie McCormick". New Zealand Rugby Union. Retrieved 7 February 2016.
  2. Chester, Rod; McMillan, Neville; Palenski, Ron (1987). The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Rugby. Auckland, New Zealand: Moa Publications. pp. 103, 104. ISBN 0-908570-16-3.
  3. "New Zealand amateur boxing champions". Boxing New Zealand. Retrieved 20 April 2018.


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