About Harry Gorringe
Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 89). Harry Gorringe was an Australian cricketer.
Harrison Reginald Gorringe (7 March 1928 – 25 June 2017 ) was a first-class cricketer who played for Western Australia from 1951 to 1958.
A right-arm fast-medium bowler, Gorringe was a regular member of the West Australian team for eight seasons. His best performance came in the Sheffield Shield in 1952-53 when he took 3 for 82 and 8 for 56 against Queensland at the WACA in Perth. He began the Queensland second innings by taking four wickets before conceding a run, and later took three wickets in one over.
In a long career at Perth Cricket Club, Gorringe took 550 wickets from 1945 to 1962. He is a member of the Perth CC Team of the Century.
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Who was Harry Gorringe?
cricketer (1928-2017)
When was Harry Gorringe born?
Harry Gorringe was born on 7 March 1928 in Carlisle.
When did Harry Gorringe die?
Harry Gorringe died on 25 June 2017 in Cottesloe.
What was Harry Gorringe's occupation?
Harry Gorringe was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Gorringe?
Harry Gorringe was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Gorringe. https://biography.guide/harry-gorringe/
MLA: "Harry Gorringe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-gorringe/.
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