About Fred Laws
Lived 1877 – 1954 (aged 76). Fred Laws was a New Zealand cricketer.
Frederick Arthur Laws (21 July 1877 – 1 April 1954) was a cricketer who played first-class cricket for Wellington in New Zealand from 1897 to 1910, and one match for Hawke's Bay in 1898.
An opening bowler and middle-order batsman, Laws's best performance came in Wellington's match against the touring MCC in 1906-07. He took five wickets in the drawn match, showing a "promising turn of speed", and top-scored for Wellington with 47 with some bold stroke play. After he retired from playing he became an umpire, standing in one Plunket Shield match in 1912-13.
He also represented Wellington at rugby union, and was later a referee. He worked as a saddler and leather merchant in Wellington, and also sold sporting goods.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Laws?
cricketer (1877-1954)
When was Fred Laws born?
Fred Laws was born on 21 July 1877 in Birmingham.
When did Fred Laws die?
Fred Laws died on 1 April 1954 in Wellington.
What was Fred Laws's occupation?
Fred Laws was a cricketer.
What nationality was Fred Laws?
Fred Laws was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Laws (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Laws. https://biography.guide/fred-laws-cricketer/
MLA: "Fred Laws." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-laws-cricketer/.
Chicago: "Fred Laws." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-laws-cricketer/.
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