About Hector Gillespie
Lived 1901 – 1954 (aged 53). Hector Gillespie was a New Zealand cricketer.
Hector Donald (or David) Gillespie (29 May 1901 – 12 October 1954)#tag:ref|Wisdens obituary refers to him as Hector Donald Gillespie, While both CricInfo and CricketArchive list him as Hector David Gillespie, the Registrar-General's online website has Hector Donald Gillespie for his birth (27 May 1901) and death. including one century – 183 against Canterbury in January 1930. He also made six half-centuries, and took two wickets for 35.50 with his occasional bowling.
He captained Eden Cricket Club in Auckland for some years; in 1924–25 he shared a 441-run opening partnership with Jackie Mills for Eden against University. He was also an avid rugby player.
He went on to become a justice of the peace after a 38-year career in law.
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Who was Hector Gillespie?
New Zealand cricketer (1901-1954)
When was Hector Gillespie born?
Hector Gillespie was born on 29 May 1901 in Auckland.
When did Hector Gillespie die?
Hector Gillespie died on 12 October 1954 in Auckland.
What was Hector Gillespie's occupation?
Hector Gillespie was a cricketer.
What nationality was Hector Gillespie?
Hector Gillespie was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hector Gillespie. https://biography.guide/hector-gillespie/
MLA: "Hector Gillespie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hector-gillespie/.
Chicago: "Hector Gillespie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hector-gillespie/.
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