Bert Palmer

Bertram Pitt Palmer (14 November 1901 – 4 September 1932) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker and prop, Palmer represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1928 to 1932. He played 18 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals. He died on 4 September 1932, a day after suffering a broken neck in an Auckland club rugby match.

Bert Palmer

Birth name	Bertram Pitt Palmer
Date of birth	(1901-11-14)14 November 1901
Place of birth	Mosstown, Wanganui, New Zealand
Date of death	4 September 1932(1932-09-04) (aged 30)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, prop Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1924–1932 Auckland 63 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1928–1932 New Zealand 3 (3)