Stan McCabe
Australian cricketer and Test captain
Born
July 16th, 1910
115 years ago
Died
August 25th, 1968
57 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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A prominent cricketer, achieved significant recognition playing for Australia in Test matches during the 1930s. Demonstrated exceptional skill as a batsman, particularly noted for performances against England. Played a crucial role in the famous 1938 Ashes series, contributing to Australia's victory with remarkable innings. His contributions to the sport extended beyond the field, influencing the style of play in Australian cricket during his era.
Played 24 Test matches for Australia
Scored 1,455 runs with an average of 48.50
Served as captain for the Australian team
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