Beethoven Algar

Beethoven Algar

Date of birth	(1894-05-28)28 May 1894
Place of birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Date of death	28 November 1989(1989-11-28) (aged 95)
Place of death	Levin, New Zealand
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back All Black No. 214 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1914–15, 19–22 Wellington 31 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 1920–21 New Zealand 0 (0)

Position(s)	Utility back
All Black No.	214
Provincial / State sides
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
1914–15, 19–22	Wellington	31	()
National team(s)
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
1920–21	New Zealand	0	(0)

Beethoven Algar (28 May 1894 – 28 November 1989) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A back who played in any position from first five-eighth to wing, Algar represented Wellington at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1920 and 1921. He played six matches for the All Blacks, including one as captain, but did not appear in any internationals.

Following the death of Bill Francis in 1981, Algar held the distinction of being the oldest living All Black.

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