Quintin McMillan
South African cricketer and batsman.
Born
June 23rd, 1904
121 years ago
Died
1938
87 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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A former South African cricketer who played as a right-hand batsman. Competed in international cricket during the 1920s and 1930s. Made contributions to the South African national team over several Test matches. Played for various domestic teams including Eastern Province. His career was marked by several significant performances on the field and his expertise in the sport.
Played in 14 Test matches for South Africa
Scored 835 runs in his Test career
Represented Eastern Province in domestic cricket
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