About Dent Harper
Lived 1937 – 1997 (aged 59–60). Dent Harper was a New Zealand cricketer.
Dent Harper (born Gordon Dentford Harper; 1 April 1937 – 26 June 1997) was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler who played for Northern Districts. He was born in Te Waitere and died in Auckland.
Harper made a single first-class appearance for the team, during the 1958–59 season, against Canterbury. In the only innings in which he batted, he scored 0 not out. He took figures of 0-23 from 14 overs of bowling.
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Who was Dent Harper?
New Zealand cricketer (1937-1997)
When was Dent Harper born?
Dent Harper was born on 1 April 1937.
When did Dent Harper die?
Dent Harper died in 1997.
What was Dent Harper's occupation?
Dent Harper was a cricketer.
What nationality was Dent Harper?
Dent Harper was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dent Harper. https://biography.guide/dent-harper/
MLA: "Dent Harper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dent-harper/.
Chicago: "Dent Harper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dent-harper/.
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