Alfred Rushforth

Alfred Rushforth
The Tasmanian cricket team in 1932. Rushforth is seated second from left.
Personal information
Full name
Alfred William Rushforth
Born(1898-04-23)23 April 1898
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Died30 December 1985(1985-12-30) (aged 87)
Taroona, Tasmania, Australia
BattingRight-handed
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1922-1937Tasmania
Career statistics
Competition FC
Matches 24
Runs scored 783
Batting average 18.64
100s/50s 0/3
Top score 73
Balls bowled 0
Wickets –
Bowling average –
5 wickets in innings –
10 wickets in match –
Best bowling –
Catches/stumpings 30/–
Source: Cricinfo, 20 July 2020

Alfred Rushforth (23 April 1898 – 30 December 1985) was an Australian cricketer. He played 24 first-class matches for Tasmania between 1922 and 1937.[1]

For 25 years, Rushforth was employed by the Alexander Patent Racket Company in Launceston, Tasmania. In 1950, he was appointed general manager of the company, a position he held until his resignation in 1959.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Alfred Rushforth". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ^ Green, Christopher (2011). What a racket! : the illustrated story of the Alexander Patent Racket Co. Ltd., Launceston, Tasmania, Australia 1925-1961. Launceston, Tas.: Bokprint Pty. Ltd. ISBN 978-0-9871085-0-0. OCLC 733310743.


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