About Donn Robins
Lived 1934 – 2013 (aged 79). Donn Robins was an Australian cricketer.
Donnell Robins (7 March 1934 – 8 December 2013) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for South Australia from 1964-65 to 1966-67.
Career In the 1965–66 season, playing in Adelaide for South Australia against New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield, Robins performed the rare feat of taking four wickets in four balls. He took a hat-trick to end the New South Wales first innings, then dismissed Bob Simpson with the first ball of the second innings.
Robins took 6 for 62 in the first innings of that match, then took 6 for 58 when South Australia played New South Wales in Sydney later that season. Between those two matches he hit his highest score of 44 against Queensland in Brisbane. He finished the 1965-66 season with 30 wickets at 29.30. After a few unsuccessful matches in 1966-67 he played no more first-class cricket.
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Who was Donn Robins?
Australian cricketer (1934-2013)
When was Donn Robins born?
Donn Robins was born on 7 March 1934 in Broken Hill.
When did Donn Robins die?
Donn Robins died on 8 December 2013 in Mudgee.
What was Donn Robins's occupation?
Donn Robins was a cricketer.
What nationality was Donn Robins?
Donn Robins was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donn Robins. https://biography.guide/donn-robins/
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