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Terry Lineen

Lineen in 1957
Birth name	Terence Raymond Lineen
Date of birth	(1936-01-05)5 January 1936
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Date of death	17 February 2020(2020-02-17) (aged 84)
Place of death	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
School	Sacred Heart College, Auckland
Notable relative(s)	Sean Lineen (son)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second five-eighth and centre All Black No. 581 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1955–59 Auckland 57 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1957–60 New Zealand 12 (0)

Terence Raymond Lineen (born January 5, 1936 – died February 17, 2020) was a famous rugby union player from New Zealand. He was known for playing in the "second five-eighth" and "centre" positions. These are key roles in the team's attack and defense.

Terry Lineen played for his home region, Auckland. He also became a member of New Zealand's national team, the All Blacks. He played for the All Blacks from 1957 to 1960.

Terry Lineen's Rugby Career

Terry Lineen was a talented rugby player. He played a total of 35 matches for the All Blacks. Out of these, 12 were international games against other countries. Playing for the All Blacks is a huge honor in New Zealand rugby.

Playing for Auckland

Before joining the All Blacks, Terry played for the Auckland provincial team. He was a strong player for Auckland, helping his team in many games.

All Black Journey

His skills and hard work led him to be selected for the All Blacks. He represented his country on the world stage. His time with the All Blacks was a highlight of his career.

Later Life

Terry Lineen passed away in Auckland on February 17, 2020. He was 84 years old. He is remembered as a dedicated rugby player and a proud All Black.