About Leicester Spring
Lived 1908 – 1997 (aged 88). Leicester Spring was a New Zealand cricketer.
Leicester Spring (2 September 1908 – 31 May 1997) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played three first-class matches for Auckland in 1936/37.
Spring was also a thoroughbred racehorse owner. He bought his first horse, Rising Fast, for 325 guineas in 1950. Rising Fast won numerous Group One races in New Zealand and Australia, including the 1954 Melbourne Cup, and ended up winning 66,765 pounds in prize money. With the proceeds, Spring was able to buy a sheep and cattle farm at Te Awamutu, build a new house in Whakatāne, and expand his newspaper the Whakatane Beacon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leicester Spring?
cricketer (1908-1997)
When was Leicester Spring born?
Leicester Spring was born on 2 September 1908 in Waipawa.
When did Leicester Spring die?
Leicester Spring died on 31 May 1997 in Auckland.
What was Leicester Spring's occupation?
Leicester Spring was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leicester Spring?
Leicester Spring was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leicester Spring. https://biography.guide/leicester-spring/
MLA: "Leicester Spring." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leicester-spring/.
Chicago: "Leicester Spring." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leicester-spring/.
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