Wallace in 1905. | |||
Date of birth | 2 August 1878 | ||
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Place of birth | Wellington | ||
Date of death | March 2, 1972 | (aged 93)||
Place of death | Wellington | ||
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Weight | 76 kg (170 lb) | ||
Rugby union career | |||
Playing career | |||
Position | Utility back | ||
National team(s) | |||
Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
1903-1908 | New Zealand | 51 | (379) |
William Joseph Wallace (born 2 August 1878 in Wellington, New Zealand died 2 March 1972 Wellington, New Zealand), usually known as Billy Wallace, was a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He was a member of the legendary 1905 Original All Blacks. Wallace won his first Test cap for New Zealand on 15 August 1903 against Australia. In total he played 11 Tests over a period of 1903 to 1908.