Ken Mackay

Cricketer with Australian national team

Ken Mackay - Cricketer with Australian national team
Born

October 24th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

1982
43 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played cricket for the Australian national team, participating in Test matches from 1952 to 1953. Mackay was an all-rounder who contributed both with bat and ball during his international career. He also played domestic cricket for New South Wales, where he achieved notable performances.

Played 5 Test matches for Australia

Represented New South Wales in domestic cricket

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