About Kinder Tucker
Lived 1875 – 1939 (aged 64). Kinder Tucker was a New Zealand cricketer.
Kinder Houghton Tucker (25 August 1875 – 24 November 1939) was a cricketer and administrator for Wellington. He played four times for New Zealand in the days before New Zealand played Test cricket.
Born in Nelson, New Zealand, he played 40 first-class cricket matches from 1896 to 1920 and, following his retirement, was the long-serving selector for Wellington. He was the first player to score 10,000 runs in senior club and representative cricket in New Zealand. He was the brother of Spencer Tucker and William Tucker.
Tucker died in Wellington, New Zealand, where he worked as an engraver. He was survived by his wife and their daughter.
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Who was Kinder Tucker?
New Zealand cricketer (1875-1939)
When was Kinder Tucker born?
Kinder Tucker was born on 25 August 1875 in Nelson.
When did Kinder Tucker die?
Kinder Tucker died on 24 November 1939 in Wellington.
What was Kinder Tucker's occupation?
Kinder Tucker was a cricketer.
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Kinder Tucker was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kinder Tucker. https://biography.guide/kinder-tucker/
MLA: "Kinder Tucker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kinder-tucker/.
Chicago: "Kinder Tucker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kinder-tucker/.
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