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Alfred Kinvig

1874 – 1965

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Lived 1874 – 1965 (aged 90). Alfred Kinvig was a New Zealand cricketer.

Alfred George Kinvig (16 March 1874 – 15 February 1965) was a New Zealand cricketer and bowler. He played first-class cricket for Otago between 1893–94 and 1898–99 and for Canterbury between the 1901–02 and 1903–04 seasons, and won national recognition as a bowler.

Kinvig was born at Dunedin in 1874 and in 1893 was a founder member of Dunedin Cricket Club. Described as "a particularly accomplished cricketer" who played as an all-rounder, Kinvig made his first-class debut for Otago in February 1894, playing against Hawke's Bay in a match at Carisbrook, and played in a total of seven first-class matches for the representative team. He also played in a non-first-class match against the touring Australian side in November 1896.

After moving to Christchurch, he played another three first-class matches for Canterbury, one in each season from 1901–02 to 1903–04, He played frequently in a pair with Henry Wilson, a former All Black who had played first-class cricket for Hawke's Bay. He died at Christchurch in 1965 aged 90.

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Who was Alfred Kinvig?

cricketer (1874-1965)

When was Alfred Kinvig born?

Alfred Kinvig was born on 16 March 1874 in Dunedin.

When did Alfred Kinvig die?

Alfred Kinvig died on 15 February 1965 in Christchurch.

What was Alfred Kinvig's occupation?

Alfred Kinvig was a cricketer.

What nationality was Alfred Kinvig?

Alfred Kinvig was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alfred Kinvig

· Wikidata: Q24203432

· DBpedia: Alfred Kinvig

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