About Bob Crane
Lived 1942 – 2013 (aged 70). Bob Crane was an Australian cricketer.
Frederick Robert Crane (10 July 1942 – 6 April 2013) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Queensland from 1965 to 1968.
Bob Crane was born in Mullumbimby in northern New South Wales and educated at Lismore High School before going to the University of Queensland to study engineering. A left-handed batsman, right-arm off-spin bowler and exceptional slips fieldsman, he played for the University team in the Brisbane Grade Cricket competition for 16 years, captaining the side for three seasons. His best bowling figures were 5 for 42 against South Australia in 1967-68, when he also opened the batting and made 60 (Queensland's top score for the match) and 25.
Crane worked as a consulting engineer, mostly in Queensland. He died in Brisbane of pancreatic cancer aged 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Crane?
Australian cricketer (1942–2013)
When was Bob Crane born?
Bob Crane was born on 10 July 1942 in Mullumbimby.
When did Bob Crane die?
Bob Crane died on 6 April 2013 in Brisbane.
What was Bob Crane's occupation?
Bob Crane was a cricketer.
What nationality was Bob Crane?
Bob Crane was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Crane (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Crane. https://biography.guide/bob-crane-cricketer/
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