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Frank Gough

1898 – 1980

Australian cricketer

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Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 81). Frank Gough was a cricketer and military personnel.

Francis Joseph Gough (26 July 1898 – 30 January 1980) was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for Queensland from 1924 to 1933.

Life and career Frank Gough was a batsman and leg-spin bowler. In 1926–27 he played in Queensland's inaugural Sheffield Shield match, taking three wickets, including that of Archie Jackson, who was making his first-class debut. In 1927–28, he was the first bowler to dismiss Don Bradman for a duck in first-class cricket.

After 1927–28 he played for Queensland as a batsman, although he continued to bowl effectively in Brisbane Grade Cricket, where he set a record for Norths of 242 wickets, which stood until 1950–51 when it was surpassed by Bert McGinn. He made 52 and 104 when Queensland beat the touring MCC in 1929–30. His other century was the 137 he scored against New South Wales in 1930–31. He captained Queensland from 1930–31 to 1932–33.

Gough married Lottie Phillips in Sydney in April 1933. In World War II he served as a flying officer in the Royal Australian Air Force from September 1942 to December 1945.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frank Gough?

Australian cricketer (1898-1980)

When was Frank Gough born?

Frank Gough was born on 26 July 1898 in Sandgate.

When did Frank Gough die?

Frank Gough died on 30 January 1980 in Brisbane, Queensland, Sandgate, Queensland.

What was Frank Gough's occupation?

Frank Gough was a cricketer and military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frank Gough

· Wikidata: Q83098243

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