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William (Bill) "Ginger" Richard McLennan〔(McLENNAN, William Richard 1951 - 57 - Kiwi #334 ) ''nzleague.co.nz''〕 (5 June 1927 – 21 July 2007) was a New Zealand rugby league player who represented his country in the 1954 and 1957 World Cups. ==Playing career== Born on the West Coast, McLennan was a miner and represented the West Coast. He played for the Runanga club.〔(Top Players ) ''West Coast Rugby Football League''〕 He was first selected for New Zealand in 1951. McLennan played in 84 games for the Kiwis, including 28 tests. This included 22 consecutive tests.〔(Playing Records ) ''nzrl.co.nz''〕 His total 84 games has been bettered only by Jock Butterfield (99) and Tom Baxter (94). He was part of the famous Kiwi team that won back-to-back test series against Australia in 1952 (in Australia) and 1953 (in New Zealand).〔(Kiwi League Legend passes away ) ''rleague.com'', 25 July 2007〕 McLennan was the vice-captain in the 1955-56 tour of Great Britain. He retired after this tour however he made a comeback for the 1957 World Cup. He was inducted as one of the New Zealand Rugby Leagues "Legends of League" in 2000.〔(Legends of League ) ''nzrl.co.nz''〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bill McLennan (rugby league)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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