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Garry Allen

1945 – 2022

New Zealand cricketer

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About Garry Allen

Lived 1945 – 2022 (aged 76–77). Garry Allen was a cricketer.

Gary Sol Allen (11 August 1945 – 5 May 2022) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in three first-class and three List A matches for Wellington from 1976 to 1980.

Allen and his father, Ray Allen, who played for Wellington in the 1940s, operated the family trucking business WH Allen Ltd. Gary was prominent in harness racing, and he owned and bred several champion racehorses. He was chairman of Harness Racing New Zealand from 2011 to 2016.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Garry Allen?

New Zealand cricketer

When was Garry Allen born?

Garry Allen was born on 11 August 1945.

When did Garry Allen die?

Garry Allen died in 2022.

What was Garry Allen's occupation?

Garry Allen was a cricketer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Garry Allen

· Wikidata: Q100741590

· DBpedia: Gary Allen (cricketer)

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