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Kim Elgie

1933 – 2025

South African cricketer

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Lived 1933 – 2025 (aged 92). Kim Elgie was a South African cricketer and rugby union player.

Michael Kelsey "Kim" Elgie (6 March 193316 September 2025) was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches in the 1961–62 series against New Zealand. He was also a rugby union footballer, who played for Scotland eight times as a centre while he was studying at the University of St Andrews in the 1950s.

Elgie was educated at Michaelhouse before attending the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he studied science. He then studied optometry in London. A middle-order right-handed batsman and occasional left-arm spin bowler, he played first-class cricket for Natal from 1957–58 to 1961–62, and toured England with the Fezelas in 1961. He hit his top first-class score of 162 not out for Natal against Border in the 1959–60 season in a match in which 38 wickets fell for 418 runs.

Elgie retired from cricket after the 1961–62 season to work in his family's optometry business. With the death of Godfrey Lawrence in March 2025, Elgie became the oldest living South African Test cricketer. Elgie died on 16 September 2025.

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University of St Andrews

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Who was Kim Elgie?

South African cricketer

When was Kim Elgie born?

Kim Elgie was born on 6 March 1933.

When did Kim Elgie die?

Kim Elgie died on 16 September 2025.

What was Kim Elgie's occupation?

Kim Elgie was a cricketer and rugby union player.

What nationality was Kim Elgie?

Kim Elgie was South African.

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· Wikipedia: Kim Elgie

· Wikidata: Q3525786

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