About Arthur Cox
Lived 1904 – 1977 (aged 72). Arthur Cox was a New Zealand cricketer.
Arthur Cox (7 December 1904 – 20 September 1977) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in five first-class matches for Canterbury from 1924 to 1927.
In Cox's second first-class match, which began on Christmas Day 1925, he opened the batting and scored 204 in 280 minutes against Otago. It was only the second double-century in the Plunket Shield. Canterbury went on to make 495 and win by an innings and 28 runs. Eyesight trouble ended his career during the 1927–28 season.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Cox?
New Zealand cricketer
When was Arthur Cox born?
Arthur Cox was born on 7 December 1904 in Christchurch.
When did Arthur Cox die?
Arthur Cox died on 20 September 1977 in Christchurch.
What was Arthur Cox's occupation?
Arthur Cox was a cricketer.
What nationality was Arthur Cox?
Arthur Cox was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Cox (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Cox. https://biography.guide/arthur-cox-cricketer/
MLA: "Arthur Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-cox-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Arthur Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-cox-cricketer/.
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