In 1948 Lex
came to Wellington. Over the next 4 years he played for Athletic and Upper Hutt
(but not at the same time).
He made the
big move to Tawa in 1962 and has remained here.
Lex became
involved in our Club through his son who wanted to play rugby and like many of
us, he turned up and looked interested so was appointed a coach of the team. He
later became a member of the Schoolboy Committee and was their Convenor for a
period of time.
After his
term as convenor, Lex was appointed to the position of Club Captain of the
Senior Club.
Lex was President
of the Club from 1971-1974. He coached our Premier side in 1977.
In 2007 Lex
was made Patron of the Club, an honour that he is extremely proud of.
What does Old Timers Day mean to Lex?
As far as Lex
is concerned, it is a day in which we honour all past members be they players,
coaches, managers, administrators or supporters. It is a day for meeting old
stalwarts and people who have made the Club what it is today. It is also an
opportunity for many to acquaint themselves with the current playing members.
By Paul McEnaney
Tawa Rugby Football Club Weekly News 14 April 2011
