About James McMenamin
Lived 1910 – 2000 (aged 90). James McMenamin was an Australian cricketer, cricket umpire and rugby league player.
James Hugh McMenamin (26 May 191013 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.
Biography McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.
During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.
Umpiring McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.
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Who was James McMenamin?
Australian cricket umpire (1910-2000)
When was James McMenamin born?
James McMenamin was born on 26 May 1910 in Paddington.
When did James McMenamin die?
James McMenamin died on 13 August 2000 in Balgowlah.
What was James McMenamin's occupation?
James McMenamin was a cricketer, cricket umpire and rugby league player.
What nationality was James McMenamin?
James McMenamin was Australian.
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