Career
Born in Canada, he emigrated to New Zealand and represented his adopted country in both softball and basketball. Born in the Canadian province of Alberta in 1921, Corlett emigrated to New Zealand, where he was a noted softball player. A third baseman known for his strong throw, he represented Auckland for 15 years, and also represented New Zealand.
He also played for the New Zealand national basketball team
A lifelong supporter of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Corlett was the manager of the Panmure Young Citizens" Centre from its establishment in 1958. He was also involved in the formation of the Panmure Squash Club in 1965.
The couple had four children, including national basketball representative Neville Corlett, Auckland provincial rugby union player Peter Corlett, and Karen Corlett, who represented New Zealand in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1977 world championships. In 2008, he was inducted as a Legend of Auckland Softball, and he was also named as one of the 10 most outstanding New Zealand basketball players of the 20th century.
Corlett died in Auckland in 2015.