H. V. Hordern
Australian cricketer and Test player
Born
February 10th, 1883
142 years ago
Died
1938
87 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A cricketer from Australia, played for New South Wales and represented Australia in Test cricket. During a career that spanned the early 20th century, participated in various Test matches and was recognized for his significant contributions to the sport. His playing style and skills on the field helped establish him as a respected player of his time.
Played 12 Test matches for Australia
Scored a total of 532 runs in Test cricket
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