Noel Harford

New Zealand cricketer and basketball player

Noel Harford - New Zealand cricketer and basketball player
Born

August 30th, 1930
95 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Competed in cricket and basketball at a high level in New Zealand. Represented the New Zealand national cricket team in 1955, playing in three Test matches. Excelled in basketball, participating in the 1950 FIBA World Championship with the New Zealand national basketball team. Contributed to the development of both sports in New Zealand during the mid-20th century.

Played three Test matches for New Zealand cricket

Competed in the 1950 FIBA World Championship

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