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Ian Lee

1914 – 1976

Australian rules footballer and cricketer

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Lived 1914 – 1976 (aged 62). Ian Lee was an Australian cricketer and australian rules football player.

Ian Somerville Lee (24 March 1914 – 14 April 1976) was an Australian first-class cricketer who represented Victoria mostly during the 1930s.

Lee batted in the top order, often opening the innings. He scored seven first-class hundreds for Victoria but was also dismissed in the 90s on six occasions. His highest score of 258 came in 1934 against Tasmania at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, opening the batting. He put on 428 runs with his captain Stanley Quin for the fourth wicket which as of 2008 remains a Victorian record. The left-hander also made a century against the Marylebone Cricket Club, his 160 at the MCG coming against a side featuring England Test players Gubby Allen, Ken Farnes and Bill Voce.

Lee played district cricket primarily for St Kilda, with one season for the VCA Colts. In the winter of 1934 Lee appeared in two Australian rules football games for Victorian Football League club South Melbourne, a year in which they would reach the Grand Final. His games were against Hawthorn and Richmond, in rounds five and six respectively.

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Who was Ian Lee?

Australian rules footballer and cricketer (1914-1976)

When was Ian Lee born?

Ian Lee was born on 24 March 1914 in Brunswick.

When did Ian Lee die?

Ian Lee died on 14 April 1976 in Port Melbourne.

What was Ian Lee's occupation?

Ian Lee was a cricketer and australian rules football player.

What nationality was Ian Lee?

Ian Lee was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian Lee

· Wikidata: Q5982031

· DBpedia: Ian Lee (cricketer)

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