Benjamin Sheppard
Australian rules footballer and cricketer
About Benjamin Sheppard
Lived 1890 – 1931 (aged 41). Benjamin Sheppard was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.
Benjamin Joseph Sheppard (23 June 1890 – 9 September 1931) was an Australian sportsman who played first-class cricket for Victoria and Australian rules football with Melbourne and Richmond in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Sheppard started out as a footballer at Xavier College before being recruited by Melbourne. He played four senior games with Melbourne in the 1911 VFL season and one for Richmond in 1912.
In 1914 he appeared in two first-class cricket matches for Victoria during a tour of Tasmania. A wicket-keeper, his highest score was 30, which he made at Launceston.
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Who was Benjamin Sheppard?
Australian rules footballer and cricketer (1890-1931)
When was Benjamin Sheppard born?
Benjamin Sheppard was born on 23 June 1890 in Fitzroy.
When did Benjamin Sheppard die?
Benjamin Sheppard died on 9 September 1931 in Fitzroy.
What was Benjamin Sheppard's occupation?
Benjamin Sheppard was a cricketer and australian rules football player.
What nationality was Benjamin Sheppard?
Benjamin Sheppard was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Benjamin Sheppard
· DBpedia: Ben Sheppard (Australian sportsman)
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