Don Ladner

Don Ladner

Personal information
Full name	Gordon Charles Ladner
Born	1948/1949
Died	26 January 2009(2009-01-26) (aged 60) Reefton, New Zealand
Playing information
Position	Fullback
Representative
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
	West Coast
1969–1970	New Zealand	8	0	34	4	76
Source: RLP

Gordon Charles "Don" Ladner^[1] (1948/1949 – 26 January 2009) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country. Ladner's position of preference was at fullback.

Playing career

Ladner worked in a mine in Reefton.

A West Coast representative, Ladner played 8 tests for the Kiwis from 1969–70, scoring 76 points, all from goal kicking. He played three matches at the 1970 World Cup.

He died in Reefton on 26 January 2009 after suffering a heart attack. He was 60.^[2]

References

1. ^ LADNER, Grodon Charles (Don) 1969 - 70 - Kiwi #465 nzleague.co.nz
2. ^ Knowler, Richard (28 January 2009). "Kiwis and West Coast wonder-boot Ladner dies at 60". The Press. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/4832108a6429.html. Retrieved 29 September 2011. 

Persondata
Name	Ladner, Don
Alternative names
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Date of birth
Place of birth
Date of death	26 January 2009
Place of death	Reefton