About Herb Pearson
Lived 1910 – 2006 (aged 95). Herb Pearson was a New Zealand cricketer.
Herbert Taylor Pearson (5 August 1910 – 15 June 2006) was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Auckland in the 1930s and 1940s.
Pearson attended King's College, Auckland. He was an opening batsman. He captained Auckland in his last season of first-class cricket, 1947–48, when he made his highest score of 172 in 470 minutes in the Plunket Shield against Canterbury.
Pearson also played rugby as a full-back for Auckland. He served in the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II. Later he was a selector for the Auckland cricket team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Herb Pearson?
New Zealand cricketer (1910-2006)
When was Herb Pearson born?
Herb Pearson was born on 5 August 1910.
When did Herb Pearson die?
Herb Pearson died on 15 June 2006.
What was Herb Pearson's occupation?
Herb Pearson was a cricketer.
What nationality was Herb Pearson?
Herb Pearson was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Pearson. https://biography.guide/herb-pearson/
MLA: "Herb Pearson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herb-pearson/.
Chicago: "Herb Pearson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/herb-pearson/.
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