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George Major

1851 – 1921

Cricketer

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Lived 1851 – 1921 (aged 70). George Major was an Australian cricketer.

George Major (20 March 1851 – 16 October 1921) was an Australian cricketer. He played one first-class cricket match for Victoria in 1879.

Major attended the Church of England Grammar School in Melbourne where he was successful in school cricket, football, gymnastics, and running, and in 1868 he began studying law at Melbourne University. In 1879 he represented Victoria in a game against an English touring side and he scored the winning runs. He worked in sports administration for many years serving as Vice-President of the South Melbourne Football Club, the South Melbourne Cricket Club, and the Victorian Cricketers Association. He was also a cricket selector for Victoria by the late 1880s.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Major?

cricketer (1851-1921)

When was George Major born?

George Major was born on 20 March 1851 in Langport.

When did George Major die?

George Major died on 16 October 1921 in Melbourne.

What was George Major's occupation?

George Major was a cricketer.

What nationality was George Major?

George Major was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Major

· Wikidata: Q20735302

· DBpedia: George Major (cricketer)

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