Rewi Braithwaite

John Rewi Fergusson Braithwaite (25 September 1897 – 15 January 1987) was an association football player who represented New Zealand, playing in New Zealand's first ever official international.^[1]

Rewi Braithwaite

Personal information
Full name	John Rewi Fergusson Braithwaite
Date of birth	(1897-09-25)25 September 1897
Place of birth	Dunedin, New Zealand
Date of death	15 January 1987(1987-01-15) (aged 89)
Place of death	Hastings, New Zealand
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
?–1922	Huntly
1923–?	Ponsonby
International career
1922–23	New Zealand	6	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Braithwaite made his full New Zealand debut in that country's inaugural A-international fixture, beating Australia 3–1 on 17 June 1922^[2] and ended his international playing career with six A-international caps to his credit,^[1] his final cap an appearance in a 4–1 win over Australia on 30 June 1923.^[2]

Braithwaite later served as a St Kilda borough councillor, representing the Labour Party.^[3]