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Haurongo: Bodkin, William Alexander

Bodkin, at the 1952 Sportsperson of the Year presentation

Hear William Bodkin speak at the presentation of the 1952 Sportsperson of the Year award to Yvette Williams. He is remarkably unfazed by his dropping of the trophy partway through his speech. (5 min 59 sec)

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Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: T63

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Tom Brooking. 'Bodkin, William Alexander', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/164/bodkin-at-the-1952-sportsperson-of-the-year-presentation (accessed 4 June 2026).