Frank Edwin Mitchinson (3 September 1884 – 27 March 1978) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A three-quarter, Mitchinson represented Wellington and Wanganui at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1907 to 1913. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks including 11 internationals, captaining the side in four matches in 1913.[1]

Frank Mitchinson
Birth nameFrank Edwin Mitchinson
Date of birth(1884-09-03)3 September 1884
Place of birthLawrence, New Zealand
Date of death27 March 1978(1978-03-27) (aged 93)
Place of deathWhanganui, New Zealand
SchoolNewton School
Occupation(s)Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1905–13
1912
Wellington
Wanganui

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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1907–13 New Zealand 11 (32)

Following the death of Peter Williams in 1976, Mitchinson was the oldest living All Black.

References edit

  1. ^ Luxford, Bob. "Frank Mitchinson". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
Records
Preceded by Oldest living All Black
30 August 1976 – 27 March 1978
Succeeded by