Neil Hawke
Australian cricketer and footballer
Born
June 27th, 1939
86 years ago
Died
December 25th, 2000
24 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played cricket for Victoria and represented Australia in limited-overs formats. Competed in Australian rules football for the Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League. Transitioned between sports showcasing versatility and skill in both cricket and football throughout the 1960s.
Represented Australia in ODI cricket
Played for Richmond in VFL
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