Snow (Ian) Richards beside Snow the penguin, which was designed and named in his honour to recognise his 73 years of service to Suburbs Rugby Football Club. Photo: Geoff SloanA large black penguin donning a Suburbs Rugby Football Club jersey stands at Hoon Hay Park honouring its longest serving life member Snow Richards. The penguin, also named Snow, has been placed there to pay tribute to Richards, who is 89, and started playing for the club 73 years ago. “I really, really enjoyed that moment,” said Richards. He said it is humbling to have the penguin named after him to recognise his loyalty to the club.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 14, 2021 02:48 UTC