About Atholl McKinnon
Lived 1932 – 1983 (aged 51). Atholl McKinnon was a South African cricketer.
Atholl Henry McKinnon (20 August 1932 – 2 December 1983) was a South African cricketer who played in eight Tests from 1960 to 1966.
McKinnon was born in Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, and attended Grey High School, a school famous for its sporting achievements.
A left-arm spinner and right-handed batsman, he toured England with the South African teams in 1960 and 1965, the only player to go on both tours. He represented Eastern Province in the Currie Cup from 1952–53 to 1962–63, and Transvaal from 1963–64 to 1968–69.
He later became a coach. He died of a heart attack in 1983 in Durban, Natal, while managing the unofficial West Indian team in South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Atholl McKinnon?
South African cricketer (1932-1983)
When was Atholl McKinnon born?
Atholl McKinnon was born on 20 August 1932 in Gqeberha.
When did Atholl McKinnon die?
Atholl McKinnon died on 2 December 1983 in Durban.
What was Atholl McKinnon's occupation?
Atholl McKinnon was a cricketer.
What nationality was Atholl McKinnon?
Atholl McKinnon was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Atholl McKinnon. https://biography.guide/atholl-mckinnon/
MLA: "Atholl McKinnon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/atholl-mckinnon/.
Chicago: "Atholl McKinnon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/atholl-mckinnon/.
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