Frank Mitchinson

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 name	Frank Edwin Mitchinson
Date of birth	3 September 1884
Place of birth	Lawrence, New Zealand
Date of death	27 March 1978 (aged 93)
Place of death	Whanganui, New Zealand
Occupation(s)	Farmer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter All Black No. 145 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1905–13 1912 Wellington Wanganui 2 () National team(s) 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

1. Luxford, Bob. "Frank Mitchinson". New Zealand Rugby Museum. Retrieved 12 July 2014.