Terence Patrick Gilroy (8 March 1902 – 21 March 1982) was a New Zealand

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and professional

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footballer who played representative rugby league (RL) for New Zealand national team in 1924. Joined 28th Maori Battalion 1939–1943; attained rank of captain.

Playing career

Gilroy switched to rugby league with the Marist Old Boys club when they were expelled from the

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in 1924. Gilroy was so successful that he was selected to represent New Zealand that year in two

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against the Australia team. In August 1924, he played for New Zealand against the England team in

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. Gilroy joined Waimairi in 1927.

References

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