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David Wilson

1914 – 1989

New Zealand cricketer

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Lived 1914 – 1989 (aged 74). David Wilson was a New Zealand cricketer.

David Stuart Wilson (13 October 1914 – 6 April 1989) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in 24 first-class matches for Wellington from 1935 to 1949.

Wilson was an all-rounder, a left-arm fast-medium bowler and middle-order or lower-order batsman. His best bowling figures were 6 for 44 for Wellington against Auckland in the 1946–47 Plunket Shield, when he also scored 33 in each innings. He made his highest score of 90 in the next match a week later, against Canterbury. He played for North Island in 1947–48.

Wilson served in the New Zealand Army during World War Two. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in December 1942.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Wilson?

New Zealand cricketer (1914-1989)

When was David Wilson born?

David Wilson was born on 13 October 1914 in Wellington.

When did David Wilson die?

David Wilson died on 6 April 1989 in Wellington.

What was David Wilson's occupation?

David Wilson was a cricketer.

What nationality was David Wilson?

David Wilson was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Wilson

· Wikidata: Q101080252

· DBpedia: David Wilson (New Zealand cricketer)

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