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Hugh Duncan

1898 – 1964

New Zealand cricketer

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Lived 1898 – 1964 (aged 66). Hugh Duncan was a New Zealand cricketer.

Hugh Duncan (26 August 1898 – 31 August 1964) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played nine first-class matches for Otago between 1921 and 1925.

A right-handed batsman who sometimes opened the innings, Duncan's highest score was 67 against Canterbury in 1922–23. He was a member of Otago's first Plunket Shield-winning team in 1924–25. In 1946 he moved to Wellington, where he was sole selector from 1946 to 1949, and served as president of the Wellington Cricket Association.

Duncan was managing director of the Mercantile and General Insurance Company in Wellington, a member of the Earthquake and War Damage Commission from 1950 to 1962, and a member of the Workers' Compensation Board from 1951 to 1962. He retired in 1962 and moved to Blenheim, where he died in August 1964.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hugh Duncan?

New Zealand cricketer (1898-1964)

When was Hugh Duncan born?

Hugh Duncan was born on 26 August 1898 in Auckland.

When did Hugh Duncan die?

Hugh Duncan died on 31 August 1964 in Blenheim.

What was Hugh Duncan's occupation?

Hugh Duncan was a cricketer.

What nationality was Hugh Duncan?

Hugh Duncan was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hugh Duncan

· Wikidata: Q24068923

· DBpedia: Hugh Duncan

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