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Ken Deas

1927 – 2000

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About Ken Deas

Lived 1927 – 2000 (aged 73). Ken Deas was a New Zealand cricketer.

Kenneth Robin Deas (10 July 1927 – 20 October 2000) was a New Zealand cricketer and administrator.

A right-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler, Deas played 16 first-class matches for Auckland between 1947 and 1961. He also played two first-class matches for Scotland in 1955 and 1956. His highest score was 73, when Auckland defeated Canterbury by one wicket in the Plunket Shield in January 1951.

Deas was first appointed a selector for Auckland in September 1965, when he also convened the three-man selection panel. Two months later he was appointed as one of the four national selectors, and he became convener of the national selection panel in November 1970. He remained as a national selector until 1975.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ken Deas?

cricketer (1927-2000)

When was Ken Deas born?

Ken Deas was born on 10 July 1927 in Auckland.

When did Ken Deas die?

Ken Deas died on 20 October 2000 in Auckland.

What was Ken Deas's occupation?

Ken Deas was a cricketer.

What nationality was Ken Deas?

Ken Deas was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Deas

· Wikidata: Q24398843

· DBpedia: Ken Deas

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