History

Our Heritage:

Takapuna Grammar School has a long and proud history of playing cricket, and producing great cricketers, including one New Zealand’s best ever, Bert Sutcliffe. Other TGS students who have had great careers for North Shore, Auckland and as Black Caps include Jack Cowie, Danny Morrison, Paul Hitchcock and Richard Jones.

1940 Auckland Boys Champions


Standing: P. McFetridge, R. N. Procter, R. J. Hodgson, W. D. Titchener, W. B. Murray. Sitting: G. Simpson, D. R. Sutherland, B. Sutcliffe (Captain), P. W. Patrie, Mr. V. C. Butler. Front Row :W. T. Miller, F. J. L. Gurr. Inset : J. B. King.

1948 Auckland Boys Champions:


Back Row: G. Jensen, D. C. Robins, R. A. Player, N. H. Gibbons, C. Browne, A. Clark, Mr. W. H. Thomson.Front Row : A. R. Kerse, J. L. Sanderson, J. A. Collinson (capt.) , G. M.Robinson (vice-capt.) , H. B. Bramwell.

1955 Auckland Boys Champions


Standing ( left to right): P. T. Patton, G. J. Jeffcote, A. R. Morrison, K. F. Sutherland, C. E. Mclnman. Seated ( left to right): D. R. Wood, R. A. Armstrong, R. M. H. Hewitson ( Captain ) , B. H. Wood, D. R. Ellis , Mr A. S. Black In Front: B. D. Knight, R. C. Sowden

1987 Auckland Boys Champions