About John Wallace
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 84). John Wallace was a South African cricketer.
John Henry Austin Wallace (30 March 1924 – 15 September 2008) was a first-class cricketer who played for Rhodesia in the Currie Cup from 1949 to 1954.
Wallace, a right-handed batsman, was the only Rhodesian to pass 500 runs in the 1951/52 Currie Cup season. He had particular success against North Eastern Transvaal during his career, making 424 runs at 60.57 against them in four first-class matches and scoring two centuries. The other two centuries he made for Rhodesia came against Orange Free State and Border. He was also dismissed in the 90s on three occasions.
His son Peter played four first-class matches between 1978 and 1983.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wallace?
Rhodesian cricketer, born 1924
When was John Wallace born?
John Wallace was born on 30 March 1924 in Transkei.
When did John Wallace die?
John Wallace died on 15 September 2008.
What was John Wallace's occupation?
John Wallace was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Wallace?
John Wallace was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Wallace (cricketer)
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