About Colin Barclay
Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 72). Colin Barclay was a New Zealand cricketer.
Colin Walter Barclay (21 January 1937 – 8 April 2009) was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-pace bowler who played for Central Districts. He was born in Wellington.
Barclay made a single first-class appearance, during the 1955–56 season, against Otago. He scored six runs in the only innings in which he batted, and conceded 21 runs from five overs. He later played for Taranaki in the Hawke Cup. He was a member of the Taranaki team that beat Southland to claim the Cup in December 1970 and then held the Cup for two seasons.
His father Wally played for Wellington in the 1920s. Colin's older brother Laurie also played Hawke Cup cricket for Taranaki.
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Who was Colin Barclay?
New Zealand cricketer (1937-2009)
When was Colin Barclay born?
Colin Barclay was born on 21 January 1937.
When did Colin Barclay die?
Colin Barclay died on 8 April 2009.
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Colin Barclay was a cricketer.
What nationality was Colin Barclay?
Colin Barclay was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Barclay. https://biography.guide/colin-barclay/
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