About Edgar Mayne
Lived 1882 – 1961 (aged 79). Edgar Mayne was an Australian cricketer.
Edgar Richard "Ernie" Mayne (2 July 1882 – 26 October 1961) was an Australian cricketer who played as a right-handed batsman and bowler.
Mayne played in four Test matches for Australia between 1912 and 1921. He made his Test debut on 15 July 1912 against South Africa in the 1912 Triangular Tournament in England. His final two Tests came on the Australian tour to South Africa in 1921/22, with his last test appearance at Newlands Cricket Ground.
Mayne played first-class cricket for South Australia and Victoria between 1906 and 1925.
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Who was Edgar Mayne?
Australian cricketer (1882-1961)
When was Edgar Mayne born?
Edgar Mayne was born on 2 July 1882 in Jamestown.
When did Edgar Mayne die?
Edgar Mayne died on 26 October 1961 in Richmond.
What was Edgar Mayne's occupation?
Edgar Mayne was a cricketer.
What nationality was Edgar Mayne?
Edgar Mayne was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edgar Mayne. https://biography.guide/edgar-mayne/
MLA: "Edgar Mayne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edgar-mayne/.
Chicago: "Edgar Mayne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edgar-mayne/.
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