Walter Hadlee
New Zealand cricket captain and player
Born
June 4th, 1915
110 years ago
Died
September 29th, 2006
18 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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A prominent cricketer, Hadlee played for New Zealand from 1937 to 1951. He served as captain for a significant part of his career and was an accomplished all-rounder. Notable for his outstanding bowling skills, he became one of the first New Zealanders to make a mark in international cricket. After retiring, he contributed to the sport as a selector and coach. His sons also pursued professional cricket, furthering the Hadlee legacy in the sport.
Captained New Zealand in Test matches
One of the first New Zealand cricketers to achieve international recognition
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