Английская Википедия:Benjamin Erb
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Benjamin Edward Erb (December 3, 1892 – June 8, 1988) was an American rugby union player who played fullback for the United States men's national team in its first capped match in 1912.[1]
Biography
Erb was born on December 3, 1892, in Minneapolis, Minnesota,[1] the son of John Erb and Rosa Erb (born Luedke).[2] He was one of 10 children in a rugby-playing family and was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[2][3] Erb attended Stanford University from 1908 until 1912, where he played for the rugby team and served as captain during his senior season.[2] In 1910, he began playing rugby for the United States national team, joining them on their tour of Australia and New Zealand against club opposition.[2] On November 16, 1912, Erb played for the United States at fullback in its first capped match against Australia.[1] In that match, he scored one conversion "from a difficult angle" and one penalty goal from a distance of 40 yards.[1][4] Erb was also included in the roster for the United States in their 1913 match against New Zealand, but did not make an appearance.[2] Erb's younger brother, Arthur L. Erb, also attended Stanford and played rugby there.[5]
Outside of rugby, Erb was drafted into the United States Army.[2] He died in Novato, California on June 8, 1988.[2]
References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,3 2,4 2,5 2,6 Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ University of California 1913 Yearbook, in Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news