Gerry Brand
Former South African rugby union footballer (1906-1996) · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Died at 89
Gerhard Hamilton Brand was a Springbok rugby union footballer who played in 16 tests between 1928 and 1938. Brand has been described as the best kicker of his era, as well as a "magnificent defensive player" with a "wonderful tackle".
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According to Guinness World Records he executed the longest drop goal in rugby union to date. Brand's 55 test career points for the Springboks set a 27-year record (1938-65), which was eventually surpassed by Keith Oxlee.
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