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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
New Zealand rugby league footballer
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Male
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Birth:
4 March 1891(Motueka, New Zealand)
Death:
23 September 1969(Wellington, New Zealand)
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Education:
Nelson College
The details
Biography
Introduction
Lawrence Otto Bensemann (4 March 1891 – 23 September 1969) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s. He played at representative level for New Zealand (Heritage № 101), and Wellington, as a forward (prior to the specialist positions of; prop, hooker, second-row, loose forward), during the era of contested scrums.
Early life and family
Born in Motueka in 1891, Bensemann was educated at Nelson College from 1904 to 1906. He was the uncle of artist Leo Bensemann.
Playing career
International honours
Bensemann represented New Zealand in 1913 against New South Wales.