About Frank Martin
Lived 1893 – 1967 (aged 74). Frank Martin was a Jamaican cricketer.
Frank Reginald "Freddie" Martin (12 October 1893 – 23 November 1967) was a Jamaican cricketer who played in West Indies' first Test in their inaugural Test tour of England.
A left-handed batsman and slow left-arm bowler born in Kingston, Jamaica, Martin played domestic cricket for Jamaica. He played in every Test in both of the West Indies' first two Test tours, in England in 1928 and in Australia in 1930-31. In the fifth Test at Sydney of the 1930-31 tour, he scored 123 not out in the first innings against the strong Australian bowling of the day, part of the West Indies' 350 for 6. Later he took four wickets for 111 runs. This was the West Indies' first victory away from home, and Martin's last Test, although he toured England again in 1933. He died in Kingston at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Martin?
West Indian cricketer, born 1893
When was Frank Martin born?
Frank Martin was born on 12 October 1893 in Kingston.
When did Frank Martin die?
Frank Martin died on 23 November 1967 in Kingston.
What was Frank Martin's occupation?
Frank Martin was a cricketer.
What nationality was Frank Martin?
Frank Martin was Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Martin (cricketer)
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