Lynwood Gill (19 November 1891 – 4 December 1986) was an Australian cricketer who was a batsman and was praised for having a "fine range of shots" and having a style which was able to popularize the game.[1] He played three first-class matches for Tasmania between 1911 and 1913 and seven matches for Queensland between 1926 and 1928.[2]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 November 1891 Gretna, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | 4 December 1986 (aged 95) Pullenvale, Queensland, Australia |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1911-1913 | Tasmania |
| 1926-1928 | Queensland |
Source: Cricinfo, 20 January 2016 | |
Cricket career edit
Gill played for South Brisbane in district cricket during his playing career, serving as their captain, and he was made a life member of the club in 1927.[3] He worked in cricket administration after his playing career and was Treasurer of the Queensland Cricket Association as of 1937.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Sheffield Shield Cricket: Gill Deserved Place". Daily Standard. Brisbane, QLD. 9 February 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Lynwood Gill". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
- ^ "Cricket". The Daily Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 19 July 1927. p. 8. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Board of Control Meeting". The Telegraph. Brisbane, QLD. 20 September 1937. p. 1. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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