About Edgar Barrett
Lived 1869 – 1959 (aged 89). Edgar Barrett was an Australian cricketer.
Edgar Barrett (26 June 1869 – 29 April 1959) was an Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer. He played five first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1889 and 1895.
Bennett played football for South Melbourne, becoming the leading goalkicker in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) in his debut season in 1889. (His brother Jack Barrett is sometimes incorrectly credited for this. )
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edgar Barrett?
cricketer (1869-1959)
When was Edgar Barrett born?
Edgar Barrett was born on 26 June 1869 in Melbourne.
When did Edgar Barrett die?
Edgar Barrett died on 29 April 1959 in Melbourne.
What was Edgar Barrett's occupation?
Edgar Barrett was a cricketer.
What nationality was Edgar Barrett?
Edgar Barrett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Barrett. https://biography.guide/edgar-barrett/
MLA: "Edgar Barrett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edgar-barrett/.
Chicago: "Edgar Barrett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edgar-barrett/.
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