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Eric Dempster

1925 – 2011

New Zealand cricketer

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About Eric Dempster

Lived 1925 – 2011 (aged 86). Eric Dempster was a New Zealand cricketer and cricket umpire.

Eric William Dempster (25 January 1925 – 15 August 2011) was a New Zealand cricketer who played in five Test matches in 1953 and 1954, before becoming an international umpire.

Cricket career A left-arm spinner and useful lower-order batsman, Dempster played first-class cricket for Wellington from 1947–48 to 1960–61. His best first-class bowling figures of 5 wickets for 46 runs came in the match against Orange Free State at Bloemfontein in 1953–54.

He made his Test debut in the Second Test against South Africa in Auckland in 1952–53, and toured South Africa the following season, playing in four of the five Tests.

After cricket Dempster became an umpire and officiated in several of Otago's home first-class and one-day matches from 1971–72 to 1979–80. He also umpired three One Day International matches in Dunedin and Christchurch between 1973–74 and 1975–76.

Dempster worked in Dunedin as the manager of the artificial limb service which was attached to Dunedin Hospital. In the 1986 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the disabled and cricket. He died in Dunedin on 15 August 2011.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire
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Eric William Dempster

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eric Dempster?

New Zealand cricketer (1925-2011)

When was Eric Dempster born?

Eric Dempster was born on 25 January 1925 in Wellington.

When did Eric Dempster die?

Eric Dempster died on 15 August 2011 in Dunedin.

What was Eric Dempster's occupation?

Eric Dempster was a cricketer and cricket umpire.

What nationality was Eric Dempster?

Eric Dempster was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eric Dempster

· Wikidata: Q5386369

· DBpedia: Eric Dempster

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