Ernie McCormick

Australian cricketer and Test representative

Ernie McCormick - Australian cricketer and Test representative
Born

May 16th, 1906
119 years ago

Died

1991
34 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

Links & References

Born in 1906, contributions to cricket spanned multiple decades, primarily representing Australia in Test matches. Played as a right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, and gained recognition during the 1930s. Made impactful appearances in the Ashes series against England, showcasing skills that contributed to Australia's competitive performance. Actively participated in domestic cricket leagues, establishing a reputation as a strong player with consistent contributions to the game.

Represented Australia in 25 Test matches

Played a key role in the 1934 Ashes series

Scored over 1000 runs in international matches

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