Don Ladner

Don Ladner
Personal information
Full nameGordon Charles Ladner
Born1948
Died(2009-01-26)26 January 2009 (aged 60)
Reefton, New Zealand
Playing information
PositionFullback
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
West Coast
1969–1970 New Zealand 8 0 34 4 76
Source: [1]

Gordon Charles "Don" Ladner[2] (1948 – 26 January 2009) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented New Zealand. Ladner's position of preference was at fullback.

Playing career

Ladner worked in mines rescue in Reefton.

A West Coast representative, Ladner played 8 tests for the Kiwis from 1969 to 1970, 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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ LADNER, Grodon Charles (Don) 1969 - 70 - Kiwi #465 Archived 19 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine nzleague.co.nz
  3. ^ Knowler, Richard (28 January 2009). "Kiwis and West Coast wonder-boot Ladner dies at 60". The Press. Retrieved 29 September 2011.


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