About Loretta Bayliss
Lived 1939 – 1966 (aged 26–27). Loretta Bayliss was a New Zealand cricketer.
Loretta Irene Bayliss (1939 – 30 June 1966) was a New Zealand cricketer who played as a left-arm fast-medium bowler. She only appeared in a single Test match for New Zealand, in 1961. Playing against Australia, she took 5/28 in the final innings of the match to become the 6th player to take a five-wicket haul on their Women's Test debut. She played domestic cricket for Canterbury.
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Who was Loretta Bayliss?
cricketer (1939-1966)
When was Loretta Bayliss born?
Loretta Bayliss was born in 1939 in Christchurch.
When did Loretta Bayliss die?
Loretta Bayliss died on 30 June 1966 in Christchurch.
What was Loretta Bayliss's occupation?
Loretta Bayliss was a cricketer.
What nationality was Loretta Bayliss?
Loretta Bayliss was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Loretta Bayliss. https://biography.guide/loretta-bayliss/
MLA: "Loretta Bayliss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/loretta-bayliss/.
Chicago: "Loretta Bayliss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/loretta-bayliss/.
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