About Leonard Kent
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89). Leonard Kent was a New Zealand cricketer.
Leonard Alfred Walter Kent (26 December 1924 – 17 December 2014) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played 32 first-class matches for Auckland between 1943 and 1952.
Playing for Auckland against Wellington in 1944–45 he made six stumpings, all off the leg-spin bowling of Ces Burke, and also took two catches, one off Burke. He was considered one of New Zealand's best young wicketkeepers in 1948, but never achieved national selection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard Kent?
cricketer (1924-2014)
When was Leonard Kent born?
Leonard Kent was born on 26 December 1924 in Auckland.
When did Leonard Kent die?
Leonard Kent died on 17 December 2014 in Auckland.
What was Leonard Kent's occupation?
Leonard Kent was a cricketer.
What nationality was Leonard Kent?
Leonard Kent was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leonard Kent (cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Kent. https://biography.guide/leonard-kent/
MLA: "Leonard Kent." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-kent/.
Chicago: "Leonard Kent." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonard-kent/.
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